so i call the dealer just out of no where to findout when to change my timingbelt. i asked the service at what milage do you guys change the timing belt for 2001 audi a4 1.8t quattro, he said 120k, i asked him is that the stock timing belt? he said yes, was he bullshttin or what? this is cherry hill audi by the way in nj and i know not to take my car to the dealer but i am confused that he told me they change it on 120k

 

The timing belt should be replaced at the 70-80,000 mile service.

 

Sounds like more dealer BS to me

 

They might have meant to say it should be changed a second time at 120,000 miles but either way they sound pretty clueless.

 

Well I believe Audi claims there timing belts last till 100k-120k but in reality they are known to snap after 60k which is why its highly recommended that you replace it 60k-80k (TOPS) because if it snaps you are fuckkked. People on these forums have posted reports of going till 100k with the same timing belt, and others have posted reports of it snapping at 70k. So don't risk it... just do the matnience at 60k or 70k and give the car a better future

 

Check this out from Bently
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/ima...ance.sched.pdf

it says replace the TB at 120k on the 2001 1.8t - WOW!! I would stop driving and get that done ASAP that has to be gettin close to goin out - I know 01's have the upgraded kit but I wouldn't trust it that long.

 

yea do the timming belt.. if you have any mods that only adds fuel to the fire.. im getting close to 120 and i was told it was done at 60k so im getting nervus.. I plan on holding out till im going to do my rebuild

 

Yea, 120k is risking it. I just changed mine at 100k, and I only waited that long because I was still under warranty, and if it would have breaked, my dealer would have covered it.

 

yea, im at 108k and nervousdrivin till the 19th when iam FINALLY getting it done.
just dont risk it even if it is stillunderwarranty, it could be a headache

change at60-80k=sleep well at night

 

Wow, 120k?! At least the Audi dealership in Flemington, NJ said "Why risk it? We suggest doing it at 90k". I'm doing it at 70k...