Scott83

Well I had a mechanic that was going to do the work for me, but he disappeared off the face of the earth. How difficult is this job? I'm pretty mechanically inclined, but after trying to yard the alternator out of this A4, I'm hesistant to even show a wrench to this car! Any advice, suggestions, DIY directions, and things to replace while in there is greatly appreciated.

Oh and the car in the sig is the car that needs the work. 99.5 A4 2.8 with 168k miles


Scott

4Driver4

Much easier when you the belt at the same time...really the cam adjuster seals should be done with every belt service anyway.

Scott83

I just had the TB job done about 10k miles ago by Redmond European in Washington. I started to have the seal problem shortly after the service, but they informed me that the seals that are leaking are not replaced during the timing belt change. I didn't like the sound of another 750.00 job after just having the TB job, all coolant hoses, alternator, tires, and brakes just recently replaced.

4Driver4

That's a really bad policy on their part. It's kinda like saying that the timing belt isn't broken so you don't need to replace it.

You'll have very little room to get to the seals with the belt in place. Unless you are very comfortable with your hands, get some help.

Scott83

I believe they are the cam tensioner seals. Not the actual cam seals. Those were replaced.

quattrokiwi

You will also need the special tool to compress the adjustor, about $20 i think.
Might want to replace spark plugs while you have some stuff out of the way.

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4Driver4

With cam adjuster seals, you can work around the belt, but it isn't pretty or easy.

4Driver4

That's probably the best way to tackle it.

stoc005

My audi dealer didn't do the seals or valve cover gaskets either w/ the TB - both leak