06F109217A Timing Chain Tensioner & Chain Kit

06F109217A timing chain tensioner with timing chain

06F109217A Timing Chain Tensioner & Chain Kit for Audi A4 / VW Jetta / Eos 2.0T

Dhs. 215.79

06F109217A Timing Chain Tensioner Kit with Timing Chain for 2.0T Engines

This 06F109217A timing chain tensioner kit pairs a new chain tensioner with a new timing chain for the 2.0T turbocharged petrol engine used in a number of Audi and Volkswagen models. The tensioner is listed under part number 06F109217A and the chain under 06D109229B, and the kit is sold with both parts together so you can replace them in one job. Easy Life Markets sells it as a two-piece replacement kit for owners and workshops dealing with a noisy or worn timing chain on these engines.

On this 2.0T engine, a short timing chain links the two camshafts, and the spring-loaded tensioner keeps that chain tight. When the tensioner weakens or the chain stretches, you can get rattling from the top of the engine, timing-related fault codes and, in the worst case, poor running. Replacing both parts together is the usual repair.

What Is Included

1 x timing chain tensioner (06F109217A type, supplied with a locking pin as shown in the photos)
1 x timing chain (06D109229B type)

The product photos show both parts. Please compare them with your old parts before installation.

Compatibility

The supplier lists this kit for:

Audi A3 2.0T, 2004–2012
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T, 2005–2010
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T, 2006–2010

The product title also names the Audi A4 2.0T and the VW Eos 2.0T. The 06F109217A tensioner is catalogued for the 2.0T FSI engine in several Audi and VW models, but not every 2.0T engine in these ranges uses the same timing parts. Later 2.0 TSI engines, for example, use a different timing chain system. The safest check is the part number: if your old tensioner or parts catalogue shows 06F109217A, this is the matching replacement.

Part Numbers

OE reference: 06F109217A (tensioner) + 06D109229B (chain)
Interchange numbers: 06F109217A, 06F109218A, 06F 109 217A, 06D 109 229B, 7V9024, 241381
Manufacturer part number: BACB13-KIT001

Specifications

Product type: Engine timing chain tensioner kit
Brand: Unbranded (aftermarket replacement)
Condition: New
Number of items: 2
SKU: CJQT272451701AZ

Signs the Chain or Tensioner Needs Replacing

A rattling or ticking noise from the top of the engine, often worst on a cold start
Camshaft/crankshaft correlation fault codes stored in the engine computer
Rough idle or hesitation that is not explained by ignition or fuel problems
Visible wear on the tensioner pad or excessive slack in the chain when inspected

Like a timing belt, a timing chain keeps the camshafts in step with each other and with the crankshaft. Ignoring a noisy chain can lead to the timing jumping, which on this type of engine can cause serious internal damage.

Installation Notes

This is a precision job and professional installation is recommended. The camshafts must be locked in the correct position with the proper tools before the chain and tensioner are removed. If you are experienced and doing it yourself:

Follow the factory service procedure and use the correct camshaft locking tools for your engine.
Keep the tensioner compressed with its locking pin until the chain is in place, then remove the pin.
Replace any seals or gaskets you disturb, such as the valve cover gasket.
Turn the engine over by hand and confirm the timing marks line up before starting it.

Why Replace Both Parts Together

The chain and tensioner wear as a pair. A new tensioner on a stretched chain may not take up all the slack, and a new chain on a tired tensioner will not be held properly. Because the labor to reach them is the same, fitting both at once makes the repair last and avoids opening the engine again later.

Parts to Check at the Same Time

Getting to the timing chain tensioner on this engine means removing the valve cover and working around the camshafts, so it is worth checking a few related parts while everything is apart. Look at the camshaft sprockets and camshaft adjuster for wear or damage, and fit a new valve cover gasket when the cover goes back on. These 2.0T engines also use a timing belt at the front of the engine, so check your service records to see when the belt, tensioner and water pump were last replaced. If they are close to their interval, doing them during the same visit saves time and labor.

Keeping the New Chain Healthy

Timing chains and tensioners rely on clean, good-quality oil. The tensioner is oil-fed, and old or low oil can make it slow to take up slack, especially on a cold start. After fitting the new kit, use the engine oil specification your vehicle manufacturer recommends and keep to the service schedule. Listening for any return of the start-up rattle is a simple way to keep an eye on the timing drive over time.

Who This Kit Is For

This kit suits Audi and VW owners who do their own maintenance, independent workshops that regularly service these 2.0T engines, and anyone chasing a timing chain rattle on a car with the matching part numbers. Buying the chain and tensioner together means you have both parts on hand before the engine is opened, so the car is off the road for less time.

Buy the 06F109217A Timing Chain Tensioner Kit at Easy Life Markets

You can order this timing chain tensioner kit right here. The current price and availability are shown on this page. If you would like help matching your part numbers, contact our team with your vehicle details, and please read our return and refund policy before ordering.