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Old 10-21-2005, 11:22 AM
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fedex just brought my timing belt kit. awesome.
Old 10-21-2005, 11:27 AM
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Default sucks man. WorldImpex lists an Audi reman head

for the ATC (what's in my TT) at $1900. Maybe can get the dealer even lower on the price if you've got a good relationship with the parts dept. All things considered, that may not be a bad way to go.
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keeping my fingers crossed for you bro!
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would just a reman head "solve" my problem? probably wont know without opening it up?
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Default EIP also sells them...

Unfortunately, they are '<a href="http://www.eiptuning.com/eip/vw18t20vcylinderheads.html">currently unavailable</a>'.
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so what else should i "upgrade" during my repairs? and will a new head "solve" my damage problems?
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Default actually you will probably only need new valves, and only certain ones at that...

unless they have caused significant damage to the head or pistons.
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lets hope.
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Default did it blow on you before you replaced it? ...

i must have missed your post -- i'm sorry, bro! :-(

how much is the timing belt kit?
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Default still waiting to hear from shop, but most likely yes. kit was $270 from dieselgeek.com

included motor mount stretch bolts (not included with ECS) and custom made dieselgeek only "water pump removal" screws to aid in removing stubborn pumps.

not bad, for $15 less than ECS and less shipping.

oh, and their Pentosin is cheaper too.


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