Timing belt/water pump service -- need info
10-16-2008, 08:38 AM
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Timing belt/water pump service -- need info
I was going to do the timing belt service myself, but really no longer have the time. So I need to send it someplace.
At independent shops familiar with Audi, how much labor should you expect with this service (timing & accessory belts, tensioners and idlers, damper, water pump, thermostat and flush, cam seals)
From what I've read in forums, it seems like it take 3-4, maybe 5 hours. Is that right?
Interestingly, I just had a shop tell me that it would take 15 hours. I've done enough work on cars to know that it ridiculous, but what is reasonable labor?
At independent shops familiar with Audi, how much labor should you expect with this service (timing & accessory belts, tensioners and idlers, damper, water pump, thermostat and flush, cam seals)
From what I've read in forums, it seems like it take 3-4, maybe 5 hours. Is that right?
Interestingly, I just had a shop tell me that it would take 15 hours. I've done enough work on cars to know that it ridiculous, but what is reasonable labor?
10-16-2008, 09:22 AM
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Not really very impressed with Convenience Car Care
I really can't deal with all the attitude, and the cost isn't much different than the dealer. If I want cost and attitude I might as well go to the dealer.
But to get back to the issue of this thread, how long should it take to do a full timing belt/ accessory belt/water pump/seals service? What is reasonable?
But to get back to the issue of this thread, how long should it take to do a full timing belt/ accessory belt/water pump/seals service? What is reasonable?
10-16-2008, 10:41 AM
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Not sure about hours, but somewhere around $1k-$1,200 is about reasonable. I'd suggest calling
Foreign Service Auto in Tyson's (703-448-4800) and ask for Mike Ragsdale. Tell him Eric with the silver S4 suggested him.
10-16-2008, 03:06 PM
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I would charge 6 hours without chain tensioner gaskets. With v/c gaskets, cam plugs
Chain tensioner gaskets & rear cam seal I charge 11 hours. I never do it with out the v/c's & tensioner gaskets. 1,800.00 All original equipment parts.
10-16-2008, 03:53 PM
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Re: Timing belt/water pump service -- need info
Just picked up my 2.7T from the shop this afternoon. Labor time for timing belt was 6.0 hrs. Included timing belt,idler,tensioner,dampener,water pump,thermostat,serpentine belt,serp belt dampener,flush coolant. Additionally had a suspension level sensor replaced and the right front cam cover replaced(cracked)1.0 hrs. 2 day rental their expense(right). Total bill with tax (9.25%) came out to $1589.00
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Re: Not sure about hours, but somewhere around $1k-$1,200 is about reasonable. I'd suggest calling
i was able to get my water pump, timing belt, thermostat, and cam shaft seals done 2 weeks ago for $1183.65 at an independent shop.
btw. Whats going, just new to the site as of today, was recommended from audiforums.
btw. Whats going, just new to the site as of today, was recommended from audiforums.
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