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Audi 3.0L V6 timing belt service DIY (BWW)

Old 12-19-2007, 06:29 AM
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It is a lot of work, especially doing it the 1st time. But potential savings are big too so....
Old 12-19-2007, 06:31 AM
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Thanks. Definetely harder. 1.8T is probably the same as my 5cyl motor...few hours and that's it.
Old 12-19-2007, 06:35 AM
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to be honest with you, when I did my t-belt, I spread the work over a whole long weekend (2.5 days) but in my defence, it was the first time I ever laid a wrench on my car (except for little things like exhaust and intake)!!! (I figured if I could do a t-belt, I could do just about anything!!!).
Still, you did an awesome job.
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That's brave of you. I wouldn't have the guts to do that..
Old 12-19-2007, 06:42 AM
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Default Hey, when your warranty is long gone, what's the worst thing that can happen, right?

<center><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q33/x1rider/Untitled-12.jpg"></center><p>... worst comes to worst, you get a real mechanic to finish the job and learn something.
Old 12-19-2007, 07:11 AM
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Default There are more steps involved but the basic belt replacement/water pump etc

are the same as the 1.8t.
Yes, the 3.0 takes longer but next time you do it you'll me amazed how much less time it takes, (or at least it does for me).
Nice job!
Old 12-19-2007, 08:34 AM
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No problem. Great DIY write up.
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Wow awesome write up. It should be submitted to the tech articles
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Adding to tech.
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nice work!

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