TT just hit 59,000 AKA <<<timingbelt time>>> quick ???
09-03-2006, 01:29 PM
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TT just hit 59,000 AKA <<<timingbelt time>>> quick ???
I this something I should only do at the dealer or can I take it to a european repair place or even do it myself??? I realize doing it myself is going to be a total pain but I have a friend that has the tools and the time. I would love to know what you all think. I also was wondering if there are any aftermarket companies selling the timing belt that may be as good or better then OEM???
09-03-2006, 01:35 PM
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lots of good FAQs here
depends on your skill/experience level
just helped a friend do a tb this morning
took all morning and he owes me beer+pizza tonight
try ecstuning.com for a kit with everything you need
just helped a friend do a tb this morning
took all morning and he owes me beer+pizza tonight
try ecstuning.com for a kit with everything you need
09-03-2006, 02:22 PM
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It is a pain to to the work. An independent could probably do it for $600 or thereabouts.
Dealer will want at least $1000 or more, depending on where you're located and how sleezy the dealer is.
09-03-2006, 02:42 PM
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the "official time" is 4 hours, plan on more than that - 2 people for sure >>
Don't forget to have power steering fluid - most instructions forget that!
The real PITA is getting the new belt on - NOT easy.
The real PITA is getting the new belt on - NOT easy.
09-03-2006, 02:59 PM
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Here are some write-ups:
https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1084177.phtml
http://homepage.mac.com/bhardt/audicontent/tbelt.pdf
http://www.jtaggart.com/auditt/2001_Audi_TT_225_Timing_belt_and_water_pump_replac ement.pdf
http://www.seatcupra.net/knowledge_base/fitting_guides/replacing_cam_belt_on_vw_1.8t.html
http://www.amp82.co.uk/tt/timingbelt/
http://homepage.mac.com/bhardt/audicontent/tbelt.pdf
http://www.jtaggart.com/auditt/2001_Audi_TT_225_Timing_belt_and_water_pump_replac ement.pdf
http://www.seatcupra.net/knowledge_base/fitting_guides/replacing_cam_belt_on_vw_1.8t.html
http://www.amp82.co.uk/tt/timingbelt/
