[A4] going to replace a timing belt

[Richard Hurt]

Bryan,

I just had it done on my 98 and they also replaced the camshaft seals
because they were leaking.  If it's easy to do, that might be another thing
I would do while I had it apart.  And from what I understand, the timing
belt kits are the way to go.  That way you know you have all the required
gaskets, bolts, seals, etc. you need before starting.

Later...
  Richard

On 1/27/06, Nick Thompson <sfdaytona at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> T-belt, tenionser, water pump, t-stat are musts.  Since you're in there
> already, you may as well do the accessory belts.  Check the vacuum hoses for
> any cracks or dryrot. Other than that, I think you're def. on the right
> track. Although the t-belt doesn't need to be changed this soon, it isn't
> going to hurt anything. Just do visual checks for oil leaks on the front
> part of the engine and any coolant hoses.  I doubt you'll find anything
> wrong, but if you do, you may as well take care of it while it's all apart.
>
>
>   Good Luck!
>
>   Nick
>
> Bryan Lally <bryan at lally.org> wrote:
>   I recently got an '02 A4 Avant with a 1.8T. 61k miles at this point. I
> like the car and am planning on keeping it, so I'm going to do a timing
> belt in a couple of weeks.
>
> I'm looking for suggestions as to what parts should be replaced and
> where is a good source to get them. Get a kit or buy parts individually?
>
> Timing belt, water pump, belt tensioner? Anything else while I'm in there?
>
> I have the Bentley on CD. Are there any good pointers to other
> instructions I should know about?
>
> Thanks. I'll let the list know how it goes.
>
> - Bryan
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