brat2.ua

...driving much?

Everyone talking about miles. But my TT will probably be 7 years old untill i hit the 60k! Just wait for the 60k mi, or change it after 6 years, maybe?

Any opinions?

TIA

Lowcountry

Mine is an '01, and I just changed my timing belt at less than 42k. It turned out that it was still in good shape (as was the water pump), but I'm not risking a $5k repair job when I can prevent it by spending $700.

Basttion

Even my dealer recommended 60k miles or 5 years

Mr. Ben

Others have had them break well before 60k, likely based on age.

BlueChip

The mileage I fully agree with. The time I just can't comprehend. The belt itself doesn't go bad, it's usually the water pump or the tensioner that seizes up. I could understand the time limit if the belt got old and brittle, but I cannot see how this seizing would be a function of time at all. It should only be a function of usage, unless there was something wrong with the pump or tensioner, and then all bets are off.
Are you trying to tell me that if I parked the car for 5 years I would have to change the TB. I don't think so.
Could somebody out there convince me otherwise. I just don't buy it!
BC

Basttion

maintenace precautions I would take! )

GeTT da NeTT

Those who don't remember their hysteresis, are destined to repeat it...

TT_Nuge

to skip teeth. Plastic on the water pump impeller is also getting old and exposed to coolant even when it isn't running.

Feel free to be the test case and go just by milage, we won't mind that it may cost you about four grand and we'll be happy for you when you may save about $750....even less if you do it yourself.

Trent

roadyTT

Seals rot, tires rot, timing belts rot...they're all basically rubber. Once they're on, they get stretched, pressured, spun, heated, chilled, they're going to wear out no matter what.

I'm doing a total rebuild on my old S4. The TB broke on her way back when and now it's going to take some serious work and money to get it back. The point is that if I'd changed the TB first, it'd still be on the road. For "not much money", you provide yourself a little bit of insurance.

The time interval is simply part of the suggestion.

pray4mojo

..but damn why should i even have to consider this!!! lol...