Springs and timing chain query for E85 2.0 2007

[Jahmez]

Anyone got tips on best springs for an E85 2.0i 2007? Ordered new Sachs shocks and mounts but wonder what springs others have used. Autodoc has 45% sale on but don't have Sachs springs. Euro car parts have sachs springs, cost £238. Car's done 90,000 miles and the potholed roads in Scotland have taken their toll...
Also thinking about the timing chain... Should I be changing the tensioner at this mileage? Better to change chain and tensioner? No weird noises but would rather be safe than sorry.

 

[Jahmez]

Not one response!

 

[j3nks79]

Not much love for the two point 0 eh!?
A lot of people will go with Eibach if they want a slight drop. Or if you want to keep it standard Sachs or any other decent make will do.
Timing chain is a weak point. If it’s not making any noise I’d leave it and just do it when/if it starts to rattle

 

[Special Kay]

Hey Jahmez, I'd have to concur with j3nks79 , for a slight drop, grab yourself a set of Eibachs at 45% off is a steal. As for the tensioner and timing chain, if there's no noise, there's a good indication that the chain is still within tolerance, and the tensioners are working correctly.
I think its a genuine worry factor for most owners, but I'm blessed I have a great rapport with my mechanic, I like to change my oil every 6-8k and always ask him to check the chains and tensioners. So far, I'm good, but it's a cost I have factored in for when the time comes.

 

[Jahmez]

Not much love for the two point 0 eh!?
A lot of people will go with Eibach if they want a slight drop. Or if you want to keep it standard Sachs or any other decent make will do.
Timing chain is a weak point. If it’s not making any noise I’d leave it and just do it when/if it starts to rattle

Yeah, was beginning to think it was 6 cyl snobbery lol. Thanks for the response.. Had a look at Eibachs, lowers the car 30mm, which I'm not sure I could live with due to the amount a mount of speed ramps here but I'll give it a mull over with a ruler but the 2.0 isn't listed so I've sent a couple of emails out to see if they have them. Ebay seems cheapest so far at £179. Spoke to my mechanic today and he agrees with you on the chain and tensioner, if it ain't making a noise leave it.. Car was in today getting new front wheel bearings fitted and tracking done. All sounding and feeling good again. Cheers.

 

[Jahmez]

Hey Jahmez, I'd have to concur with j3nks79 , for a slight drop, grab yourself a set of Eibachs at 45% off is a steal. As for the tensioner and timing chain, if there's no noise, there's a good indication that the chain is still within tolerance, and the tensioners are working correctly.
I think its a genuine worry factor for most owners, but I'm blessed I have a great rapport with my mechanic, I like to change my oil every 6-8k and always ask him to check the chains and tensioners. So far, I'm good, but it's a cost I have factored in for when the time comes.

Cheers, looking into Eibachs now.