TRKIMAL 543 – complete timing chain kit for VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat

TRKIMAL 543 – timing chain kit for a car

The complete TRKIMAL 543 timing chain kit is intended for replacing the entire camshaft drive system in one go. The box contains a toothed chain with an 8 mm pitch and 130 links, slide rails and a chain tensioner, parts that wear together and are therefore worth replacing as a set.

Who it is for

The kit is prepared for VW group engines that carry the OE reference number 03C 109 158 A S5. The manufacturer lists the following models, among others: Volkswagen Golf V, Golf VI, Golf V Plus, Touran I and Tiguan I, Audi A3 (8P) and Skoda Octavia II Combi. OE numbers are given for comparison only, so check your car's engine code before buying.

Kit contents

• toothed timing chain, 130 links, 8 mm pitch,
• slide rails and chain guides,
• timing chain tensioner.

Why replace the whole set

A stretched chain, worn rails or a weakened tensioner show up as a metallic rattle after a cold start, uneven engine running and timing phase errors. Replacing the chain alone on old guides shortens its life, so a complete timing kit is the more sensible solution. Installation requires special camshaft locking tools, so it is best left to a workshop.

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