Re: Best Place for a cam belt?
 

"jovan5" <Jovan5@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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>I didnt realise the job would be that involved and complex
>
> why does the water pump need doing or is it a case of it will fail soon ??
>

They do it a lot in the States where they seem to see quite a few failures.
Its not such a big issue in Europe & generally isn't done. The point of
doing it is that its a good preventative measure & can be accessed while
they are doing the TB work. If it fails its a case of taking half the front
of the car apart again to get to it. If you get it done its worth replacing
the Thermostat as well. Replacing the water pump also means you get your
coolant replaced which should be done every couple of years anyway.

I.

Re: Best Place for a cam belt?
 

"jovan5" <Jovan5@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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>I didnt realise the job would be that involved and complex
>
> why does the water pump need doing or is it a case of it will fail soon ??
>

They do it a lot in the States where they seem to see quite a few failures.
Its not such a big issue in Europe & generally isn't done. The point of
doing it is that its a good preventative measure & can be accessed while
they are doing the TB work. If it fails its a case of taking half the front
of the car apart again to get to it. If you get it done its worth replacing
the Thermostat as well. Replacing the water pump also means you get your
coolant replaced which should be done every couple of years anyway.

I.

Re: Best Place for a cam belt?
 

"jovan5" <Jovan5@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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>I didnt realise the job would be that involved and complex
>
> why does the water pump need doing or is it a case of it will fail soon ??
>

They do it a lot in the States where they seem to see quite a few failures.
Its not such a big issue in Europe & generally isn't done. The point of
doing it is that its a good preventative measure & can be accessed while
they are doing the TB work. If it fails its a case of taking half the front
of the car apart again to get to it. If you get it done its worth replacing
the Thermostat as well. Replacing the water pump also means you get your
coolant replaced which should be done every couple of years anyway.

I.

Re: Best Place for a cam belt?
 

"jovan5" <Jovan5@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> I didnt realise the job would be that involved and complex
>
> why does the water pump need doing or is it a case of it will fail soon ??

Much of the labor for doing the water pump is the same as for doing the cam
belt and is many times the cost of the water pump itself. Now your water
pump may be fine at 79,000 miles but it is HIGHLY unlikely that it will last
until the next time you do the cam belt at 160,000 miles. More likely it
will fail by 100,000 miles at which time you'll wind up paying for all that
labor again. BTW, you might as well change the thermostat too.

Re: Best Place for a cam belt?
 

"jovan5" <Jovan5@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> I didnt realise the job would be that involved and complex
>
> why does the water pump need doing or is it a case of it will fail soon ??

Much of the labor for doing the water pump is the same as for doing the cam
belt and is many times the cost of the water pump itself. Now your water
pump may be fine at 79,000 miles but it is HIGHLY unlikely that it will last
until the next time you do the cam belt at 160,000 miles. More likely it
will fail by 100,000 miles at which time you'll wind up paying for all that
labor again. BTW, you might as well change the thermostat too.

Re: Best Place for a cam belt?
 

"jovan5" <Jovan5@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:leLTd.2660$h53.1458@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
> I didnt realise the job would be that involved and complex
>
> why does the water pump need doing or is it a case of it will fail soon ??

Much of the labor for doing the water pump is the same as for doing the cam
belt and is many times the cost of the water pump itself. Now your water
pump may be fine at 79,000 miles but it is HIGHLY unlikely that it will last
until the next time you do the cam belt at 160,000 miles. More likely it
will fail by 100,000 miles at which time you'll wind up paying for all that
labor again. BTW, you might as well change the thermostat too.

Re: Best Place for a cam belt?
 

> Does anybody know where I can get this done cheaper around the midlands as
> the Audi price tag seems a little steep for a rubber belt job ???. I would
> like it done by a reputable garage as I want a receipt in case the new
> belt snaps then i have some come back
>
> thanks
I have used these guys, its a specialist VAG shop.

The Lion Garage
Unit C1 Plot 7, Sketchley Meadows Ind Est, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire
LE10 3EN
Tel: 01455 233770

Rgds
Alec

Re: Best Place for a cam belt?
 

> Does anybody know where I can get this done cheaper around the midlands as
> the Audi price tag seems a little steep for a rubber belt job ???. I would
> like it done by a reputable garage as I want a receipt in case the new
> belt snaps then i have some come back
>
> thanks
I have used these guys, its a specialist VAG shop.

The Lion Garage
Unit C1 Plot 7, Sketchley Meadows Ind Est, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire
LE10 3EN
Tel: 01455 233770

Rgds
Alec

Re: Best Place for a cam belt?
 

> Does anybody know where I can get this done cheaper around the midlands as
> the Audi price tag seems a little steep for a rubber belt job ???. I would
> like it done by a reputable garage as I want a receipt in case the new
> belt snaps then i have some come back
>
> thanks
I have used these guys, its a specialist VAG shop.

The Lion Garage
Unit C1 Plot 7, Sketchley Meadows Ind Est, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire
LE10 3EN
Tel: 01455 233770

Rgds
Alec

Re: Best Place for a cam belt?
 

"jovan5" <Jovan5@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> Hi there
>
> Just recently bought a 2001 A6 , 2.5v6 TDI
>
> Have been advised that it will need a cam belt done around the 79,000 mile
> mark
>
> The local Audi dealership say the job will cost me £400 as there are 2
other
> belts that need to be changed as well as the cam belt
>
> Does anybody know where I can get this done cheaper around the midlands as
> the Audi price tag seems a little steep for a rubber belt job ???. I would
> like it done by a reputable garage as I want a receipt in case the new
belt
> snaps then i have some come back
>
I got the timing belt, tensioner,water pump,idler roller,
thermostat,accessory belt,coolant change on an A4 2.8 whcih means
dismantling the front of the car. Took the independent 4 hours in total.
Cost was £365ukp inc VAT and they used all Audi parts which cost £250 alone.

Richard