when doing a timing belt replacement...
 

is it prudent to do the water pump and thermostat at the same time ?

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That is affirmative
 

Yes, I did them on my B5 1.8T..it is so far in there..and if it is still original equipment..why not. this applies to the S4 as well.

Yes. Wow been a long time since I have seen you on here.

I did both. Did you get the tensioner as well?

thanks all...
 

and yes, it's been a while. However, I'm starting to lurk again... just got a Vag-Com, getting close to pulling the plug on APR/Miltek/Boost guage ... managed to stay stock for 5 years. I figure it's going to be like getting a new car !

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Sometimes I wish I stayed stock, but that didn't last.

I was just gonna say..haven't seen you around much lately...

yes...replace everything you can when the front of the car is off....

Thanks for your quick help last night...forgot to print out the 2nd page
 

of the Tech write-up. Would've had the damn CV joint fixed in an hour, but darn Audi gave me the wrong outter clip (bigger one). Sucked! My woman and I may take you up on that camping offer.

no problem.
 

yeah...look it up, dillon's beach.

bring warm clothes!