Timing belt woes
08-31-2004, 06:19 PM
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Timing belt woes
I have a FWD 1998 Audi A4 2.8 (24 valve) that just turned over 150,000 miles, yeah I know...no Quattro. I had the timing belt replaced along with the serpentine belt, the water pump and thermostat. About 2,000 miles after...this past week, I had horrible noise/rattle coming from the engine compartment. I pulled over and had the car towed to the service shop. The shop has informed me that my timing belt tensioner locked up causing the belt to jump. I am not sure what further damage has been done to the engine with the valves and such. I told the shop to stop working on the car until I could figure out what I want to do. I would think that checking the tensioner would be required when replacing the timing belt to ensure it is working properly, not only that, but for good measure replaced along with the new belt. The mechanic told me they never once touched the tensioner. Is he filling me with a bunch of crap or is it possible to not touch the tensioner or even bother on checking it when replacing the timing belt? From my understanding the tensioner would always have pressure so as not to let the belt jump, so would need to be touched. Any insight to this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
08-31-2004, 07:14 PM
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Re: Nope, only the tensioner roller is replaced most of the time
shouldn't they have at least checked it? I think I would have...it seems you would need to compress it to even get the belt out.
08-31-2004, 08:11 PM
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at 60k miles I don't touch it but at
150k definitelly has to be changed
anytime I get a car with more than 80k I replace it
for a $100 is not worth the risk of an engine failure
anytime I get a car with more than 80k I replace it
for a $100 is not worth the risk of an engine failure
