BRC

I just dropped the TT off to get the timing belt/water pump service done. I told the guy what I wanted to be done (I got a list off of the forum) and he said he would do everything for me on the list but he doesnt normally do these two items... the tensioner roller and the thermostat. He said that he's been working on Audi's for over 27 years and they dont go bad. What do you guys think.

please respond asap so if they need to be done I can call them. They said that do everything but those two parts and it cost $550 it would be about $250 more for the other parts.

Thanks

l33tt

That's generally the part that fails, the belt itself is pretty sturdy. OEM thermostat is OK, but pretty cheap to replace once you're in there.

TTschwing

To replace the roller. The tensioner and the water pump are the most critical, but the roller is cheap insurance and no more to do while you're in there. It's a $60 part. The Thermostat is a whole different install and not so critical...<ul><li><a href="http://To%20replace%20the%20roller.%20The%20tensioner%20a nd%20the%20water%20pump%20are%20the%20most%20criti cal,%20but%20the%20roller%20is%20cheap%20insurance %20and%20no%20more%20to%20do%20while%20you're%20in %20there.%20It's%20a%20$60

TTagz

the tensioner roller is a good idea to replace.

BRC

are you guys talking about the roller that comes on the tensioner assembly or the larger tensioner

TTschwing

I was talking the larger one..Smaller roller is part of the tensioner

BRC

great thanks, I just called the mechanic and he's going to do it....$85 more... good peace of mind

TTschwing

Good plan!

MaosTTer

to get my car done since I have 57000 miles and want the service done asap. Please let me know if anyone knows a cheap shop I can take my car to.