Hello good people of the EOS Club. I've got an absolutely wonderful Candy White / Cornsilk 2012 EOS LUX sitting in Florida waiting for me to return from the UK. I thought that I'd completely missed the window on the Timing Belt Tensioner issue, but this thread seems to introduce a little hope to me that maybe I haven't missed out.
My EOS was manufactured in June of 2012 (based upon the VIN) and I was told (on line via their website) that I was ineligible for the Class Action Suit based upon my VIN. I assumed that my car has the updated chain tensioner, but it's been one of those things that I wonder about from time to time. It's never had a symptom or problems, but I still wonder if I should at least confirm that it's not a problem waiting to happen. Is there a way to tell by engine data, VIN, or manufacturing date if the car has the new or old tensioner? 2012 was the year that VW supposedly made the change in the tensioner on the EOS. Mine only has about 45,000 miles on the clock, so I'd like to keep it running for many more years.
The local dealer that has serviced the car and performed the airbag recall, has never said a word about the timing chain or tensioner issue. If it were to go wrong, am I covered, like Voxmagna, or should I have the car inspected by a mechanic or dealer (by removing the plug on the timing belt cover and looking at the tensioner)?
Any thoughts appreciated.