Jj2345

Hey fellas,I recently purchased a 2003 A6 4.2 with 107xxx miles and was wondering if it as a chain or timing belt?

GTA_Driver

All C5 A6 models use a timing belt. Only C5 Allroad with the 4.2 uses a chain.

Just as a sidepoint, the chain on the 4.2 is not bulletproof. A number of engines were lost.

Jj2345

Ok thanks a lot for the quick reply,

Just Me

yes, its a belt. But did you look at the motor? Its not hard to find.
just curious if its that mysterious

Grant

Airbag

i am sure PO sold it before changing the "2K service item" . your baby now im afraid .. get dirty or get your cheque book out

2.7Lturbo

if you pay 2k for a timing belt your on crack, local indys will do the full service including water pump and rollers and gaskets for 800

GTA_Driver

Maybe if their labour rate is $50/hr, and using aftermarket components.

With VC gaskets and cam plugs you're looking at about $1200 - $1400 here. Without gaskets, subtract $200.

Airbag

yup i did my own and cost very little .. but roll your a6 into a stelaership coz you dont know any better and want it done " right" and you need to be dealing crack to pay for it .

Carmella

I think $2K for the belt replacement is quite reasonable from a dealership, and where I live the independents aren't much less. In fact, on some maintenance jobs their prices are higher. Nor do they see as many Audis. My dealer is very good and I've always been satisfied doing business with them. I'm having the timing belt and serpentine tensioner replaced on my 02 wagon for just over $2k.

Just Me

On a 4.2, i have found that many indies wont touch it, right or wrong. Those that do charge close to $2k. About $1k for a 2.8, $1200-13000 for a 2.7 and quite a bit mroe for a 4.2. I live in a high cost area, and thee prices include full "nose job" with audi or equally good parts.

Grant