On Feb 27, 4:34 pm, "cnewton--removet...@akamail.net" <Curtis Newton>
wrote:
> >The simple fact is this - *all* cars need these things, and it's not
> >just Audi that requires them. In fact, if you want to know about
> >expensive timing belt changes, look at Lexus or Acura. Audi is pretty
> >cheap in comparison.
>
> I don't know, my 2001 A4 (2.8L V6) timing belt was in excess of $850
> with water pump, thermostat, belts, labor, etc .... our 1999 ES300
> (V6) was just over $450 for all of the parts and labor. Both were at
> independents that specialized in their respective makes.

The last 2.8L car I had the timing belt done on (within the last
couple of years) had all that stuff done for just under $500,
including crank seal.

But I have found that some independents charge book time no matter
what. My place charges actual time, which makes a big difference.

E.P.