Doing the timing belt on my MY2000 A6 2.8 ...
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Doing the timing belt on my MY2000 A6 2.8 ...
... what else should I swap out when the front is off?
Seem to remember when I did it on the S4 it was a good idea to swap out the aux. water pump.
Is there any benefit in replacing the tensioner damper (not part of the standard timing belt kit)? 85k on the clock.
Seem to remember when I did it on the S4 it was a good idea to swap out the aux. water pump.
Is there any benefit in replacing the tensioner damper (not part of the standard timing belt kit)? 85k on the clock.
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Theres a complete kit, check purems.com they have a complete kit and this is what you need. I suggest buying it from an online source like purems because a mechanic gave me a bill of $ 600.00 and this full kit was only $320.00 so best is to purchase from PureMS, they use OEM or better.
- OEM Tensioning damper (Many kits don't include this!)
- OEM Tensioner Roller
- OEM Relay Roller
- OEM Tensioner Lever Arm (Many kits don't include this either!)
- OEM Timing Belt
- OEM Behr Thermostat with O-Ring
- OEM Serpentine Belt
- All Metal Water Pump
- OEM Tensioning damper (Many kits don't include this!)
- OEM Tensioner Roller
- OEM Relay Roller
- OEM Tensioner Lever Arm (Many kits don't include this either!)
- OEM Timing Belt
- OEM Behr Thermostat with O-Ring
- OEM Serpentine Belt
- All Metal Water Pump
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Most complete kits are not complete, IMHO.
It is foolish to do all that work without addressing all the seals commonly leak on the 2.8. Do all the seals with the belt and you'll have no leaks between belt changes.
I'll spare everyone a repost of my often posted list of seals.
It is foolish to do all that work without addressing all the seals commonly leak on the 2.8. Do all the seals with the belt and you'll have no leaks between belt changes.
I'll spare everyone a repost of my often posted list of seals.
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Yes, do the hydraulic tensioner. A bit of an extra expense, but my tensioner went loose at 99K miles. Guess you could wait until you have it appart before making a judgement call on the tension today.
Tension from my new unit vs. old was a big improvement.
Bought a timing belt replacement kit from Blau and the water pump started leaking after about 1 year. I would suggest you pony up for the genuine Audi parts.
You can get by without the factory alignment bar if you use a straight edge and pair of calipers.
Good luck! Easy job.
Joe.
Tension from my new unit vs. old was a big improvement.
Bought a timing belt replacement kit from Blau and the water pump started leaking after about 1 year. I would suggest you pony up for the genuine Audi parts.
You can get by without the factory alignment bar if you use a straight edge and pair of calipers.
Good luck! Easy job.
Joe.
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I've used the Blauparts kit and had no problems - get the enhanced kit & rent the tools if you don't have them. I changed everything at 80K and the car got totaled about 3hrs after turning 100K. Listen to 4driver4 regarding the cam tensioner seals, they will be additional.
Compared to 4 years ago (when I did this), prices have come way down - back then the blau kit + tool rental was $560.
Compared to 4 years ago (when I did this), prices have come way down - back then the blau kit + tool rental was $560.
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