ttime to replace the timing belt 2001 a6 2.8l
05-04-2012, 06:29 PM
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ttime to replace the timing belt 2001 a6 2.8l
2001 A6 2.8l 30v engine
now reach 68000 miles?
I bought is two years ago on 40000miles. I heard audi timing belt worn also by age.
I plan to take a 4000miles roadtrip next month. Should I wait to 80000 or 100000 to replace or I should do it now?
now reach 68000 miles?
I bought is two years ago on 40000miles. I heard audi timing belt worn also by age.
I plan to take a 4000miles roadtrip next month. Should I wait to 80000 or 100000 to replace or I should do it now?
05-05-2012, 05:22 AM
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Do it now. It's not so much the old timing belt as the old water pump, tensioner, idler bearings, etc.
05-06-2012, 02:47 AM
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05-06-2012, 07:26 AM
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I bought a 2002 A6 about a month ago with 89k miles on it. I did the timing belt replacement right away - the belt had stress cracks on it. The bigger problem though was the water pump had a small leak. My mechanic charged about 1k to do the timing belt replacement. I'm not handy with tools so better to pay the piper.
05-06-2012, 09:21 AM
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Not so much a problem..the WP is supposed to be replaced with the TB.
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