Anyone have Part Number and Source for Cam Chain Tensioner Guides?

[SFJ_RS6]

I've done some searching in the forum, but have been unable to find part numbers for the plastic/composite cam chain guides/pads, though some posts mention their availability. Thinking I'd replace mine as a preventative measure while doing my engine-out work.

Complete cam chain tensioner units, including the pads, are easily found but are $$. My tensioners are working fine, so if I can find OEM-quality replacement pads I'd probably go that route.

Thanks in advance!

Steve

[bethridg]

To my knowledge, there is no OE part number for just the pads. However, you can find them all over ebay, Amazon, <strike>all the major Audi suppliers (Ecs, FCP, EuropaParts, AutohauzAZ) probably sell them</strike>.

I was wrong about the major suppliers but Blauparts sells a valve cover gasket kit that includes the pads and everything else you need.

See the post below for additional info.

https://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/31572-Survey-When-did-your-cam-adjuster-tensioner(s)-fail?p=271144&viewfull=1#post271144

[SFJ_RS6]

bethridg - thanks a lot for the info about Blau selling a kit. I just pushed the button to get one coming.

[bethridg]

I've used the Blau kit before. If you're going as far as replacing the cam seals while you're in there add a little RTV to the outside of seals before tapping them in.

https://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/33335-No-wonder-they-were-leaking