Time for timing belt replacement

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09-02-2006, 06:33 PM

SLR

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Time for timing belt replacement

At what milage should you change your timing belt on 2.8 30V? Do you need to change the tenioner and water pumes as well? I see they are sold as a 'kit'.

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09-03-2006, 05:25 AM

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I change everything.

Including the crank and cam seals and cam adjuster/tensioner seals.

Always use the timing belt tools.

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09-03-2006, 01:05 PM

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75k is a safe interval

Toothed Belt
Hydraulic tensioner
Tensioner roller
Relay roller
water pump
thermostat & seal
coolant

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09-04-2006, 03:49 AM

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How much do your dealers charge?

Just wondered how much it cost for you to have the TB job done. I have a A4 3.0 V6 30V and its gonna be ?800.

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09-29-2006, 06:19 AM

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Re: I change everything.

I need to change my water pump and plan to buy the Kit and change everything. Does anyone have a link to a write-up on the steps? I thought I saw it in here once, complete with pictures and the tools that are needed? 4Driver4, timing belt toos? What are they and can these be rented? Any other special tools needed for this Long weekend job?
Dave...