My A4 problem
 

I purchased my 1999 A4 1.8T Q in July with 112,000kms on it (checked out ok). It's now currently at 128,500kms and has never had a timing belt change.

Just 30 minutes ago I check under my hood for the first time in a while, and i see that my coolant level is way below the minimum level. I suspect a coolant leak of some sort, and to top it all off my engine; while parked makes a strange clicking noise which was not present when i had my oil change done about a month ago.

Any idea what the hell I'm in for? Also how much does it cost to top off G12 coolant, and replace a timing belt?

Thanks in advance

Re: My A4 problem
 

Timing belt roughly $1000

Re: My A4 problem
 

Conti-Tech Timing Belt
OEM Tensioner Roller
OEM Tensioner w/ small roller
Hepu OE Water Pump With gasket (w/ metal impeller)
Behr OE Thermostat with O-ring
Conti-Tech A/C Belt
Conti-Tech P/S Belt
And 1.5 liters of coolant.

294-343$ depening on your engine code. Installing it isn't impossible and can be performed by anyone who is mechanically inclined enough. The front bumper has to be taken off to perform this. A manual can be downloaded on how to do this, or you can search for DIY's, there are plenty floating around the net.

If you do not feel confident enough to do this. Well at least you have an entire kit for cheap, shopping for a local mechanic to do this is the rest of the job.

BTW the Ultimate Timing Belt kit can be ordered at ECSTuning.

Terraflata

Re: My A4 problem
 

coolant fluid u can order it for cheap on any auto parts or from the dealer if u must.

Timing belt with labour would rape u =( because its ALOT of work and time consuming especially for this type of car. be prepared to lose an arm for it.