2001 manual trani - When to change timing belt?
06-07-2006, 12:35 PM
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2001 manual trani - When to change timing belt?
I have a 2001 6-speed manual with 77k on it, and my local Audi specialist is recommending that I replace the timing belt now, saying they've seen them go close to 70k. Any feedback on when others have had the this part changed?
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Brett
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Brett
06-07-2006, 12:39 PM
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safe bet is at 60K, I plan to do mine at 70K
Audi initially recommended 105K, but had many fail before that such that it was the subject of a class action suit about it. Audi now quotes it as 60K IIRC.
06-07-2006, 02:29 PM
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Manual on '01 says 105k but I did mine at 65k on my nickle even tho extended warranty
would have covered it if it broke as I didn't want the hassle of it messing up the turbos and being without a car for ages due to parts and etc...I did all the Timing belt, tensioners and everything related to this for about $750 with my indy but they were already "in" to replace cam seals (under warranty) so know that it would have cost me much, much more if done after the warranty was up (not sure I'll drive it that far for that matter either).
06-07-2006, 04:17 PM
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I just did mine @ 92K. The old timing belt looked good, however, one of the
other unseen(hidden on the engine behind the front bumper)was worn. I was more comfortable waiting till 92K because of an extended warranty.
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06-08-2006, 06:44 AM
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I did mine at 100K
It was just like new, no wear on it at all. All of the other pieces were still well within design tolerances, but got replaced as per the maintenance schedule.
No harm in changing the belt out early, it probably does not need it, but what the heck, its your money to burn.
When a replaceable part has a change interval of say 105K miles, it probably has a service life of 150-160K miles. The change interval is usually conservative by 33%.
Same with oil. I run synthetic mobil 1 in the AR, and have it changed at tested at 10K miles. it has always tested to be 100% of viscosity, etc. and would probably not start to degrade until 15-20K miles.
Old school conventional wisdom says that consumables have a very short useful life, but in reality with todays materials, these things last much longer. No harm in changing them out early, it is just a waste of money.
No harm in changing the belt out early, it probably does not need it, but what the heck, its your money to burn.
When a replaceable part has a change interval of say 105K miles, it probably has a service life of 150-160K miles. The change interval is usually conservative by 33%.
Same with oil. I run synthetic mobil 1 in the AR, and have it changed at tested at 10K miles. it has always tested to be 100% of viscosity, etc. and would probably not start to degrade until 15-20K miles.
Old school conventional wisdom says that consumables have a very short useful life, but in reality with todays materials, these things last much longer. No harm in changing them out early, it is just a waste of money.
06-08-2006, 08:35 AM
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I guess it is just like buying insurance...everyone's risk tolerance is different....
this engine does have a history of requiring this at an earlier mileage than stated in the manual and due to the catastrophic nature of one breaking...what it does to the parts of the vehicle in addition to the risk of an accident or being stuck beside the road I chose to be on the safe side...as I usually do
I don't consider it a "waste" of money as it was something that would need to be done anyway...is it a waste that I have a warranty that would cover it?.. maybe, but again the risk to me of being stuck on the road, the hassle of borrowing a car, waiting for parts and etc was worth the lower amount I paid due to my indy having the engine apart anyway. IMHO
I don't consider it a "waste" of money as it was something that would need to be done anyway...is it a waste that I have a warranty that would cover it?.. maybe, but again the risk to me of being stuck on the road, the hassle of borrowing a car, waiting for parts and etc was worth the lower amount I paid due to my indy having the engine apart anyway. IMHO
06-08-2006, 01:22 PM
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I asked....
I was told the only way the warranty would cover it is if there is a symptom prior to the work. IE..bad water pump or tensioner. No symtoms at present..
My dealer already gave me a "price match" with the Indy Audi shop I like. $1000.00 item for item, part for part and a loaner and the dealrship repair gurantee. Plust its only 10 minutes from home Vrs 70 minutes.
My dealer already gave me a "price match" with the Indy Audi shop I like. $1000.00 item for item, part for part and a loaner and the dealrship repair gurantee. Plust its only 10 minutes from home Vrs 70 minutes.