DIY thermostat replacement
04-01-2007, 04:24 PM
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DIY thermostat replacement
If I have time (i.e. a saturday), and am technically comptent - can I do this without removing the timing belt? I would have the dealer do it - but it'll cost well over $500 from searching the forum. I have 56k on my 2k S4, should I just do it all with the ECS kit. Advice? I am comfortable removing the bumber etc... Just wondering how difficult it is to do this. Anyone attempt it? Thanks
04-01-2007, 04:38 PM
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The thermostat can not be done without removing the water pump IIRC...
It would not hurt to just go ahead and do a timing belt job. With all of the tech articles and forum archives their is a wealth of information that should cover every step.
04-01-2007, 04:50 PM
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you need specific tools such as the cam bar to do the timing belt, but not that difficult.
you can't replace the thermostat w/out removing the timing belt. but you can do it without removing the water pump iirc, although its highly recommended to replace everything once you're in there.
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