[Biturbos4] Allroad stepchild

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This is a 6 hour job.  If you have all the tools and you know what you're doing, you may be able to get it done more quickly.  Audi dealer books it at 6 hours...

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From: "quattrorunner at earthlink.net" <quattrorunner at earthlink.net> 

> Thanks, I guess this is what happens when they pack them in good and tight. 
> 
> 
> > [Original Message] 
> > From: Brent Henry 
> > To: 
> > Cc: 
> > Date: 8/25/2006 6:25:58 PM 
> > Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Allroad stepchild 
> > 
> > Just did one on a 2.7 biturbo S4... and yes, it is considerably tougher. 
> > Actually I was mostly the 3rd wheel, but basically, you have to take the 
> > front-end of the car off to get access to the casing. Even for an expert 
> > with all the right tools... it is a solid 8 hours of work. For a DIY'er, 
> > double that effort. I have done them on I5's and they are a breeze in 
> > comparison. However, there are some detailed instructions listed on 
> > Audiworld or s-cars.org (I think) 
> > 
> > Good luck, 
> > Brent. 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: 
> > To: "David Kavanagh" ; "biturbos4" 
> > 
> > Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 7:54 PM 
> > Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Allroad stepchild 
> > 
> > 
> > > I tried one on the 2.8 12v a while back and decided I didn't want to 
> > finish. Not as easy as the inline 5 is. I hope this is not as hard as the 
> > 2.812v but suspect it's worse. 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > From: David Kavanagh 
> > > To: quattrorunner at earthlink.net 
> > > Sent: 8/25/2006 2:55:44 PM 
> > > Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Allroad stepchild 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Should be OK to wait till 75K. I did on my A6 and my allroad is at 70K 
> > now. I remember seeing a writeup for a 2.8 A6 someplace. I thought about 
> > doing it myself (having done a couple 5 cyl turbo audis before. I found 
> that 
> > my local independent dealer would do it for <$1000, so I said OK. 
> > > 
> > > David 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > On 8/25/06, quattrorunner at earthlink.net 
> > wrote: 
> > > I have an allroad and need to find out about the timing belt procedure 
> for 
> > > it. Is there a writup on it somewhere? Is it the same as the S4 biturbo 
> > > procedure. My car is almost to the 60000 mile mark. I can't see a board 
> > > that focuses on the allroad. 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Check BA-design.com for your custom jewelry ideas 
> > > 
> > > 
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> > > '01 allroad 6-speed 
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