DIY timing belt change

carstuff · 08-21-2007, 02:23 PM

I have an 03 Allroad six speed what a sweet car. I am living on borrowed time at 80K and haven't changed the timing belt. Got quoted 2 - 2500K to do the work. Ouch. Has anyone done it themselves? I've been looking on the forum and haven't read anything.

I have the repair manual and the engine is complicated but I've built VW's and worked on Detroit diesel's which are pretty complicated.

I found a site Blauparts where you order the parts and can rent the tools to do it.

Anyone have any wisdom?

a8 tech · 08-21-2007, 03:39 PM

Leave it alone,trust me if you get it wrong it will cost you big time

cms_45 · 08-31-2007, 10:51 PM

I would look to quote out a repair from someplace that will warranty the work for a while. 3 mos is ideal, but hard to find. I have seen quotes of 1k to 1,800 U$D.

When in the service position, it makes sense to do the water pump and some other work as well. That is probably why the total cost is so much higher.

07regtech · 01-11-2008, 08:27 PM

i think the 2.7 are especially easy to work with, what great engine but special tools are going to be need for the repair like the screw clamping bolt -3242- for the crankshaft, you can get away without using it i do anyway just dont lose TDC, a spanner wrench to remove the viscous cutch fan, a pulley remover or audis special tool -T40001 have fun and good luck

08-21-2007, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
carstuff Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Gallery: (0)	DIY timing belt change I have an 03 Allroad six speed what a sweet car. I am living on borrowed time at 80K and haven't changed the timing belt. Got quoted 2 - 2500K to do the work. Ouch. Has anyone done it themselves? I've been looking on the forum and haven't read anything. I have the repair manual and the engine is complicated but I've built VW's and worked on Detroit diesel's which are pretty complicated. I found a site Blauparts where you order the parts and can rent the tools to do it. Anyone have any wisdom?

08-21-2007, 03:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
a8 tech Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: not telling you Posts: 648 Gallery: (0)	Leave it alone,trust me if you get it wrong it will cost you big time __________________ i use vag com 805

08-31-2007, 10:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
cms_45 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5 Gallery: (0)	I would look to quote out a repair from someplace that will warranty the work for a while. 3 mos is ideal, but hard to find. I have seen quotes of 1k to 1,800 U$D. When in the service position, it makes sense to do the water pump and some other work as well. That is probably why the total cost is so much higher. Last edited by cms_45 : 09-01-2007 at 12:25 PM.

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01-11-2008, 08:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
07regtech Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Gallery: (0)	i think the 2.7 are especially easy to work with, what great engine but special tools are going to be need for the repair like the screw clamping bolt -3242- for the crankshaft, you can get away without using it i do anyway just dont lose TDC, a spanner wrench to remove the viscous cutch fan, a pulley remover or audis special tool -T40001 have fun and good luck

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