[V8] V8 Timing belt time/cost

[DieMarthaDie at aol.com]

I got the Hepu from SJM.  Scott had the Hepu, Febi and Graf, I figured for the extra $10, I'd get the Hepu (gotta make baby happy)...  The factory pump that came off was made in France.  The Hepu is German (for whatever that's worth) and is new, with gasket and bolts included.  Happily, there ain't no plastic impellers :)

John
90V8

>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!)
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