so when i got my recalls done on my car the dealer told me they recommend me dealing with an oil leak at cam adjuster seals and gaskets

is it possible to mess with this doing the timing belt? because i just got my tb done a about 1000 miles ago and i never had this problem before.

any input at all is fantastic, i am not mechanically inclined



Thanks,
Tim

 

I have been checking on line for TB kits and some kits include Cam and Crank seals. See below. Not sure if this is your problem but FYI.

http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=GH21133


Thermostat NOT Included
Audi A4 Timing Belt Kit For 1.8 Liter Includes:
ISO 9001/TόV Approved OEM Quality German Components
•1 Timing Belt
•1 Timing Belt Tensioner Idler
•1 Timing Belt Tensioner Damper (w/ Integral Roller)
•1 Heavy Duty Water Pump (Steel Impeller)
•1 Front Crank Seal
•1 Camshaft Seal (Not Pictured)
•3 Liters Pentosin G12 PINK Antifreeze (2 1.5L Bottles – Appropriate Amount for Complete Cooling System Flush)
•1 FREE Serpentine Belt
•NEW Detailed 'We Care!' Step-By-Step Audi A4 Timing Belt Instructions (Incl. Front Bumper Removal)

 

no....my timing belt was done



i was wondering if the mechanic could mess with the seals and gaskets while changing the timing belt

 

Yes, I realized you had your TB done. My point was these TB kits include a Cam seal and Crank seal. In other words they recommend replacing these seals when you replace the TB. Not sure what is leaking on your car. I would ask if they replaced these parts when they did the TB and if they didn't, why didn't they? They were right there. Now the labor to get back in there is going to be high.

 

You can take out the cam adjuster seal without even messing with the cams or timing belt. The mechanic knows this and plans on charging you 7+ hours of labor for a 1 hour job. You just need the tool for compressing the tensioner and a 90 degree angle pic for fishing out the seal.

 

as far as the tb kit, i wasnt really looking to do it myself for this one, ive been to busy lately but thanks for the thought/link for it.



and thanks for that info auditech, ill try to tell the mechanic about that and ill see what he as to say on the matter

 

LOL, he won't admit that it can be done without messing with the cams because thats how he makes money. You might be able to talk the labor down on him if you're lucky.

 

Where is the cam adjuster seal located?

Thanks

 

Under the cam adjuster on the back of the cylinder head.