timing belt concerns & questions
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timing belt concerns & questions
We bought a 2001 A4 Quat with 1.8T engine; used, had 115K at purchase (6 mos. ago) and since have replaced 2 rear wheel bearings. Still learning a lot about Audis (this is our first) but have read lots about serious damage sustained if timing-belt breaks; records for my car are not available, so how can I tell (1) if the timing-belt on this car has been changed/updated ? and (2) at what milage intervals should this rather expensive maintenance item be done?
Also read that the 1.8 engine didn't have the same timing-belt issues as other Audi engines, is this true? I don't mind doing maintenance, but with kids in college every penny counts, and I don't want to spend money on timing-belt if it's not necessary.
Thanks to all who respond!
Also read that the 1.8 engine didn't have the same timing-belt issues as other Audi engines, is this true? I don't mind doing maintenance, but with kids in college every penny counts, and I don't want to spend money on timing-belt if it's not necessary.
Thanks to all who respond!
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RE: timing belt concerns & questions
You cant tell without records. 00/01's came with the updated tensioner, so thats good. If in doubt, just do it. It's cheap if you DIY. Do it every 80k.
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RE: timing belt concerns & questions
if you dont know when it was done, assume it wasnt. if you do it yourself (plenty of write ups on how) its about $300. its about $900 to have it done, its about $2-4000 if it breaks. either spend 300 now or gamble $4k and assume its been replaced, its up to you.
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