Re: '90 200q timing belt replacement

[Shaun Folkerts <fiatlancia@earthlink.net>]

Tony, I think you can find better prices on the parts. I posted the results of
my TB, etc. replacement (at 126k) to the list about a week ago. I copied that
post below for you. This should give you an idea of the price you can expect to
pay if you shop around a little. I bought a crank seal as well, but did not
replace the old one as it was not leaking and looked great. Would have been the
same labor charge if I had it done, however.

I did not do the work myself because I did not want to screw anything up on a
car I was unfamiliar with, but was watching the mechanic at every step and could
have done the job easily myself. He used an impact wrench, and did not need the
special tool. I realize this won't work for everyone, but it did in my case, so
it is possible.

Please email me if I can be of any additional help.

Good luck...
Shaun Folkerts
'89 200QW



Tony wrote:

> I need to change the timing belt, water pump, crank seal on my '90 200q.
> Car has 124k miles, and is making a sound thyat sounds like it might be the
> water pump going.  Only thing is, I haven't decided weather to try this
> myself or take it to the shop.Is this a real PIA job? Or not that bad?  Blau
> has all the parts for $148 plus $35 dollar rental for the special tools
> needed plus shipping, plus shipping of the tools back to Blau.  How much
> should I expect to pay if I have a shop do this? (NOT the Audi dealer of
> course).  I think I can handle the job and I have the Bentley manuals, but
> if the labor is not that bad, I may just go ahead and pay the shop (am going
> to call tomorrow for some prices).
>
> Any advice on what to look out for, mistakes not to make, etc. in case I opt
> to try this myself?
>
> TIA,
> Tony Fordham
> ronerman@earthlink.net

The $120.00 was exclusive of the parts - belt, pump, and tensioner - which cost
$90.00. Both front
seals were good, and the shop included the misc and disposal in the labor cost.
I knew I'd be flushing the cooling
system when I got home,
so I just had them refill with water. After all taxes and shipping on the parts,
my total cost for the job was $228.72.
Took some effort on my part to do the research/parts-sourcing, but saved me a
LOT to do so.

5 hours from D.C., 6 tops. When should I expect you?  :^)

Shaun Folkerts
'89 2CQW



Robert Dalton wrote:

> Fantastic!  If you actually had a timing belt and water pump replaced for $120
total, I should plan a trip to that
garage from Northern Virginia.  Surely this $120 did not include the parts, shop
miscellaneous, and disposal of
hazardous materials did it?
>
> --
> Robert Dalton