Advice on timing belt needed. I have Audi assured, do I just drive it and let them fix it if it
10-27-2004, 12:07 PM
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Advice on timing belt needed. I have Audi assured, do I just drive it and let them fix it if it
rips? I asked my dealer if they would be willing to chip in on the preventive side and do the tbelt service. Dealer said there's no need to, while we have all seen otherwise. I have Audi assured for the next 2 years, so do I just keep driving and let them fix the engine if it brakes, or should I change now and absorb the cost?
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P.S. 2001TT approaching 60K
Thanks.
P.S. 2001TT approaching 60K
10-27-2004, 12:22 PM
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By the manual, it should last to 105K. Up to you if you want to..>>
be without your car for a while, when they take the time to rebuild your engine, should it snap. Or maybe find an independent who will do it for probably half the cost.
At 60K, you'll need the 60K service, and the timing belt/water pump/tensioner redone.
At 60K, you'll need the 60K service, and the timing belt/water pump/tensioner redone.
10-27-2004, 12:22 PM
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Ay Audi tech and friend said off the record that Audi knows of the timing belt problem...>>
but will replace it on a 'ask' basis. He told me that 60K is good to change it out along with the water pump. ECS Tuning has a kit that includes the metal pump and most dealers will install it with no problems.
I'm going to replace the belt next month as I have 57K.
I'm going to replace the belt next month as I have 57K.
10-27-2004, 12:47 PM
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well, say I get an independent to do it, if it brakes then...I'm screwed and without a warranty.
I just don't feel like paying for the problem caused by poor design on Audis' part.
I'll call AoA...anyone had luck getting it covered?
not included with Assured.
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10-27-2004, 01:17 PM
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You only hear the "bad" stories>>
I'm sure significantly more often than not, 1.8T owners go to (or beyond) the t-belt service interval. Yes there's a chance the belt, water pump, rollers, tensioner will fail. IMHO I'd say it's a slim chance. If you have the warranty who cares? Personally I'd be praying for it to break. Minimum you get a top end rebuild for free!!! Drive on.
10-27-2004, 01:29 PM
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my independent came highly recommended. Did a great job...
and it cost me half what the dealer wanted.
I got 60K service, belt/water pump replaced, and rear brakes and rotors for $1200. Had the belt replaced at 63K, now have 79K on the car. Drives wonderfully. But, I do have an ext. warranty on the car which I purchased a while back. An independent is usually much more consciencious than the dealer anyway. Especially on a big job like that. They had my car for a couple days. I had them order the ECS kit to do the timing belt replacement. See if you can find an indep. that come recommended. If you're in Cali. I might know a couple.
I got 60K service, belt/water pump replaced, and rear brakes and rotors for $1200. Had the belt replaced at 63K, now have 79K on the car. Drives wonderfully. But, I do have an ext. warranty on the car which I purchased a while back. An independent is usually much more consciencious than the dealer anyway. Especially on a big job like that. They had my car for a couple days. I had them order the ECS kit to do the timing belt replacement. See if you can find an indep. that come recommended. If you're in Cali. I might know a couple.