Import Auto Clinic

Spark plug on the left might be missing something 😂

Unfortunately sometimes we have to give bad news. In this case we have a Jetta GLI that lost a timing chain at 110k miles. They typically don’t fail till a bit later in mileage but it just goes to show that the 10k service intervals cause premature wear especially on chain sets. Although common on this engine they typically don’t have to be replaced until 120-150k.

This case was much worse than others as it was run low on oil, the chain tensioner is hydraulic and let go causing the chain to slip on the cassette causing major valve damage and loss of compression. To make a bad situation worse, when we pulled the filter to see the oil we found it to have more glitter than a glitter bomb. Oil was contaminated with rod bearing material. Sadly the best course of action on this one is a new engine due to the customer being unsure of how long it was run with no oil prior to this issue.

For all VW/Audi 1.8 and 2.0 turbo engines it is always recommended to do 5k service intervals which help extend the life of the chain sets. At 100k it is always recommended to pull the inspection plug to see where the tensioner is on its life to avoid similar issues like these.

When the tensioner hits its 5th tooth it is time for replacement before bad things happen.

Audi PCV Fridays.

It’s a week full of rovers! One Land Rover after another this week. Air suspension conversion on one, coolant leak on another- we will find out what the others are!

A beautiful Porsche getting some new brakes. 🔥

A gorgeous S5 to start the day off with ❤️

STOP! STOP! STOP! That’s what you want your brakes to do! This Range Rover is getting our full brake system service. Come on by and let us get a look at your brakes and make sure they are doing their job!

Ugh oh! It’s clutch replacement day for this Nissan 350z. But good thing we have the experienced technicians to tackle this job quick for this customer! Don’t be afraid to come on by or call in for a free quote for your car repairs!

You got to love these roads in Utah! But we have your back! Come on in and let’s get you taken care of so your alignment is as straight as an arrow!

Squeaking brakes? We can help! Though this typically isn't the cause 😂

(Pic stolen from another page)

Got this Audi Q5 in service position ready for a timing chain replacement.

15 years old and still beautiful.