[V8] V8 Timing belt time/cost

[Ed Kellock]

I just got a Graf? water pump for the '90 v8.  I used the same type in
my '91 and it has been fine.  It's in a blue box and comes with new
bolts and gasket.  It's new too, not a rebuilt unit.

Ed

On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:13:34 -0700, dsaad at icehouse.net
<dsaad at icehouse.net> wrote:
> The dealer told me that the water pumps available through them were rebuilt
> only!
> Plus they were 2x or 3x the cost of the aftermarket.
> I had a Mayle(sp?) pump I bought off the internet that started to weep a little
> after a few thousand miles. I don't know why but the one I replaced that with
> came with new bolts too. It has been fine but I don't remember the brand.
> I got all my parts except the friction pad and tensioner from
> www.importpartsspec.com. Ask for Rick.
> 
> As for "doing it right", you can make a pretty long list if you are not
> carefull.
> There is:
> - oil pump bearing
> - 3 timing belt bearings
> - belt tensioner and friction pad
> - water pump
> - t-belt
> just for the parts directly related to the t-belt.
> Then there are a bunch of seals and gasgets that may need service.
> 
> Personally I would be comfortable letting all the bearings go 120K miles and do
> the seals and gaskets as needed.
> 
> Dave
> 
> Quoting Mike Arman <armanmik at earthlink.net>:
> 
> >
> >
> > So does anyone have a complete parts list for doing it *right*, and the
> > best places to buy them?
> >
> > Also comments on OEM vs aftermarket parts - I understand I want an OEM belt
> > and water pump, plus the friction plate that is available only OEM - what
> > else has a preferred source?
> >
> >
> > Best Regards,
> >
> > Mike Arman
> > (Audi V8 . . . it isn't just a car, it's an ADVENTURE!)