[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Timing belt
On Mon, 15 Jul 1996 09:16:46 -0700 Mike wrote: << Dealer wants $64 to remove cam cover to check the belt. The question is - - How much of a job is it to replace the timing belt? Anyone have a guess as to the cost of the timimg belt and water pump for the 3B engine? FYI, the crank case breather hose for the 3B engine is $79 from >> You might as well take $64 dollars and throw it out the window...or give it ot me. ;-) The dealer will find no timing belt if they remove the cam cover; they'll only find the cam and the lifters. I think they meant "cam belt cover", which would take you all of about 5 minutes to remove. Just a couple of screws holding it on. $64 is highway robbery! You are toying with the Audi gods if you don't replace the belt; with that mileage it won't last much longer. More than likely it hasn't been replaced. Invest the $64 in getting this done. Don't find out the hard way how much a new head REALLY costs... (About as much as a Yugo when NEW...) You could mail order a timing belt AND water pump for about $70...if you know how to do it yourself. Dealer will bend-you-over for in excess of $300 for this job. Chris 1988 90
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