owl

err... I mean "Do I have luck?" =) Original water pump lasted 109,500 miles!

I just changed my timing belt, water pump, tensioner, v-belt, etc... @ 109,500. I didn't wait until 120K miles because I finally realized that the previous owner changed the t-belt and v-belt at 60K, but not the water pump or tensioner or idler roller... and I have service records since 40K miles (but I doubt anyone changed the water pump before 40K).

I've had the car since 92K and am just starting to fix things myself (dash lights, temp/shift light, O2 sensors, oil changes, full tune up...)! After the new thermostat, my car gets to regular operating temp in 5 minutes (instead of 20 minutes!)!

phew!! glad my water pump didn't leak or sieze! =) brake pads and rotors next!

audisrock

I'm at 115,890 on the original water pump, but that's only for another week because once I get my tax money my baby goes into the shop for TB, WP, T-stat, rad fan control switch, engine & tranny mounts, and wheel bearings.

owl

that's a big list! I may have to add wheel bearings and a rear right control arm... good luck! go tax refunds!

Muhammad

I'm over 116k with my original WP. Plan to change in 6-8 months.

owl

sounds like Audis used good waterpumps!

audisrock

And that's too far to drive without running the risk of blowing the WP/TB