laszlom

Hi,

I need to get my timing belt replaced on my 2004, 3.0 A4. Right now I'm at 80K. As I learned, this is a very expensive job, especially when you do it at the dealer (approx $2400 with transmission, differential fluid change).

I phoned around and nailed down my choices to the following companies:

Redmondeuropean ($approx $1600) - very good service

Rempt Motor Company in Auburn ($approx $1200) - reputable shop

DUB Autowerkstatt in Auburn/Pacific ($800) - ???

DUB Autowerkstatt's price is about half. Has anybody used this shop before? Their price sound very low. They told me that they have a different method to lock the camshafts down. This way they don't need to charge me for valve cover gasket replacement. I was also told that they will use genuine parts.

What about Rempt Motor Company in Auburn? It seems to me a reputable shop and they do the work for around $1200 using genuine parts.

Both shop give 24 months of warranty on their work.

I would appreciate if you would let me know if you used any of these shops or suggest another one.

Thanks for the help,

Laszlo



Thanks

masonv

I'm also looking into a timing belt job for my 2004 A4 3.0 quattro, which has 71K right now. Are you including your 75K service (spark plugs, cabin air filter, oil change, transmission flush, brake flush)? What are you including in your timing belt change? Timing belt
Relay roller (right bank)
Idler roller (left bank)
Tensioner Roller
Water Pump
Thermostat Assembly
Accessory drive belt
2 liters of coolant
Valve cover gaskets
Tensioner dampner (shock)?


Let me know when you get it done. I'm interested in finding a good shop in and around the Seattle area.

Phil

raj99

I just replied to another thread on this, but would recommend Danny @ Dub with my Audi. He uses good components and really works wonders at a quick pace. I'd also recommend giving Jason at AMD (Woodinville) jason@addictmotorsport.com a call 425-424-2165, tell him Raj sent ya.