Timing belts - age of

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <199712102111.OAA05035@su049.ast.lmco.com> "Harry R. Glesner III" writes:

> Hi Gang:

> I'm new to this list joining it to learn some of the ways of Audi.

Welcome.

> I've changed the timing belt every 15k along with the idler both parts 
> cost less that $50 US, and the agg-factor is very low.

Indeed - the parts are cheap enough.  The labour cost, if you get it done 
professionally, varies from very high to frightening.
 
On the MB engine in the ur-quattro (UK-only, but a close relative of the MC-2 
engine used in the 5000TQ) it's nominally a ten-hour job involving the removal 
of the power steering/brake assist pump, intercooler, auxiliary radiator, 
spoiler, grills, headlights and bumper.  At Audi's current UK workshop rates, 
that's around $925 in labour charges.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club