Timing belt on 1998 A4

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Sun 7 Mar 2004 21:47
Timing belt on 1998 A4 - Cas
Hi folks. Can anyone advise on when to replace the timing belt on a 1.6 1998 A4 Avant? It has 62k miles on the clock. Also, what should I pay for this job?

Cheers

Cas
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Sun 7 Mar 2004 22:22
Timing belt on 1998 A4 - DavidHM
When? Now. It's six years old and has done 62k - I think the recommended interval is 60k and five years seems like the maximum sensible life for a belt unless you're very open to risk.

How much? It depends where you are in the country, and whether you want a franchise or an independent to do the job. A fairly wild guess would be £200... any improvement on that?
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Mon 8 Mar 2004 08:44
Timing belt on 1998 A4 - BB
Timing belt and tensioner change on a 1.9tdi was £300 from main dealer.

Tensioners on this engine wear, so DO check this out at the same time.
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Mon 8 Mar 2004 19:20
Timing belt on 1998 A4 - Cas
Thanks BB. Good tip on the tensioner - I wouldn't have known that.

Cheers

Cas
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Mon 8 Mar 2004 19:18
Timing belt on 1998 A4 - Cas
Thanks David, I'll get onto it right away. Don't fancy the consequences if it snaps!
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Tue 9 Mar 2004 18:58
Timing belt on 1998 A4 - DL
The front of the car has to be shifted out of the way to gain access to the belt!

I now have these belts down to a fine art!
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