1.8T ball and socket tensioner

[SuffolkD at aol.com]

While its open take less than $150 of parts from:
SJMautotechnik.com
or thepartsconnection.com
or germanautoparts.com
and replace the water pump, tensioner and belt T stat and antifreeze where 
you're in there.
Its a 3K gamble if you don't.  All should be done before 60K IMHO.
-Scott by BOSTON
> From: Go Cubs <>
> Help! The ball and socket tensioner of my A4 1.8T (57,000 miles) has failed. 
> My mechanic said he can put it back together but that there is a chance that 
> it will fail again and could potentially cause serious damage. 
> He is suggesting I replace this with a new improved timing belt tensioner.
> Advice?
>