Garrett's S4

Im at 120k should I replace it again?


1997 2.8l

quattrofrog

12v 2.8 doesnt have problems with the timing belt like the 1.8turtle does.

the 30v iirc has a belt dampener and so does the 20v 1.8T... but the 12v 2.8 just has a roller and a relay roller that need replacing every 90K miles... The serpentine belt needs changing too... and the timing belt... and the water pump.

the usual suspects have the parts for the job... at the right prices.
ecs
impex
epd

Garrett's S4

thanks phil

s4master1

is your water pump the one goes bad
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quattrofrog

you are correct sir..

be sure and get the metal impeller not the cheap later style... plastic impeller.

I've seen broken (lepperacy) impellers on 2.8 water pumps. Looks like they decayed off like a rotting tooth.

I've got a GRAF one waiting to go in my car... it has the metal impeller.

Garrett's S4

ok, then how do you know when its time to replace the water pump?

Kris Hansen

are driven by the timing belt, which, being that you work in a parts room you would know that the 12v belt is 1/2 the width of the 30v belt, which makes you wonder if Audi/VW was trying to fix a problem.. Plus, you OWN a 12v, you'd think you'd know these things by now. Noob.

change the pump, idler, tensioner, thermostat, and belt at 60k.

Stratocaster1422

or if you are having issues with your coolant temp. Just do it at 60K and be safe.

Kris Hansen

As soon as the odometer shows 60000.

s4master1

around 60k miles
but i have replaced pumps with 40k miles leaking or making noise