2002 Audi A6 Avant timing belt failure

[gsseow]

Hi,

My 2002 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro just stalled at a traffic light due to broken timing belt/tensioner. The odometer is 66k and there was no flashing light or other warning before total engine failure.

I have 3 quotes (parts + labor) from independent repair shops:
$4k to repair valves/pistons and replace other parts
$7K to put in a used (50k 2004 A4) engine
$12k to replace with rebuilt engine (What is that?)

Any advice & suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

This is my 1st Audi. I've owned VW, Subarus, Volvos and never seen anything like this before.

Thanks.

[shabazmo]

I would go for a rebuild on your own engine assuming you think that your engine was in good condition before the failure. I would also try to get some money from Audi because the failure occurred before the timing belt change interval. The tensioner and bolt is replaced at the same time. Did the tensioner fail or was it the bolt that holds the tensioner. My bolt failled at 102K miles, but I was lucky that no damage was done to valves or pistons. I also think that $4K is a good price. I paid £1K or $2K wiyhout any valves being replaced.
Let us know what you decide
Regards
Shabaz