Description
SKODA Superb Mk3 2.0 TSI (EA888) UPRATED Timing Chain Kit
Upgrade your Audi SKODA’s performance and reliability with our OE-spec Replacement Timing Chain Kit, specifically designed for SKODA Superb Mk3 2.0 TSI (EA888) UPRATED Timing Chain Kit models from 2008 onwards with the timing chain driven engines.
✅ Fits EA888 Engines – Compatible Engine Codes:
CABA, CABB, CABD, CDNB, CFKA, BJY, BZB, CAWA, CBFA, CCTA, CCTB, CDAA, CDAB, CDHA, CDHB, CJXA, CJXB, CJXC, CJXD, CJXE, CJXF, CJXG, CYFB, CULA, CULB, CULC, CPLA, CPPA, CAEA, CAEB, CAWB, CCZA, CCZB, CCZC, CCZD, CDNC, CJSA, CJSB, CPKA, CPRA, CJEB, CJED, CJEE, CHHA, CHHB, CHHC, CWZA, CXCA, CXCB, CXDA, CNCB, CNCD, CNCE, CJXE, CJXH, CJXG, CYFB, CULB, CULC, CPLA, CPPA
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🔧 Kit Includes:
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Timing chain – uprated design
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Balance shaft chain – uprated design
- Oil Pump Chain – uprated design
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All components as pictured – no hidden parts or surprises
🔝 Why Choose This Kit?
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Uprated latest-generation timing chains – unlike standard kits from competitors
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Engineered for EA888 engines
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Manufactured to high-quality OE specifications
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Backed by a 12-month warranty for peace of mind
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Common Timing Chain Problems with EA888 1.8 TSI / 2.0 TFSI:
1. Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
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The primary issue was the weak or faulty timing chain tensioner, which could fail to maintain chain tension.
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When this happened, the chain could skip teeth on the sprocket, causing the engine timing to go out of sync.
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In worst-case scenarios, this led to catastrophic engine damage, including bent valves or even a destroyed cylinder head.
2. Timing Chain Stretch
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The early timing chains were prone to premature stretching, especially in high-mileage or poorly maintained engines.
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Chain stretch leads to rattling noises at startup, especially when cold, and can gradually worsen until failure.
3. Inadequate Oil Pressure at Startup
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On cold starts, some engines experienced low oil pressure, which delayed proper tensioner operation and allowed slack in the chain.
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This would often result in a rattling noise or, in more severe cases, timing misalignment.
🚨 Symptoms of Timing Chain Problems
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Rattling noise from engine (especially on cold start)
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Check Engine Light (CEL) on
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Engine misfires or poor performance
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Difficulty starting or engine won’t start
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Timing-related fault codes (e.g., P0016, P0017)