cmRobin21

Timing Belt is gonna get changed. Any idea how much this will cost? '96 A4 2.8 Q

Kris Hansen

Anywhere from $500 to $1000 depending on the shop.

Silver Streakin'

with all of the other parts/labor for a 60k mile tune-up. TB alone should just be $200-300.

Kris Hansen

no point in <b>not</b> changing these items since you are already there. The labor cost is minimally increased, but the parts tally does rise a little..

Reggie3

Better to change these items than risk a failure

cmRobin21

Is this something I could do on my own?

wws03

parts for timing belt, water pump, and ther serpentine belt appears to be about $150ish from net, but some suggested changing the belt tensioner while you're at it. I probably won't bother. As for doing it, reading the FAQ section seems like removing the front end is probably the hardest part. Then after that, getting to the belt should be that bad. Please let me know how it goes, so I can decide whether to tackle this or not on my own next sprint. thanks!

Donhank

Just paid $390 for changing belt and tensioner. 97 1.8t

Kris Hansen

Check out Blaufergnugen for good price estimates, also check out <a href="http://www.germanautoparts.com">Adirondack</a>.