When is the timing belt due on an A4 1.8T 2003/2004 and how can we save some money on this job, my mechanic tells me its very labor intensive to do the timing belt on the Audis and will cost around $1100.00, what do you guys think?

 

i think it changed at 100k & i know a audi mechanic that now works for mercedes that also works out of he's house

 

if your in toronto i can give you my mechanics number, he's great. My s4 was quoted 550 for the timing belt. i had the parts, 219. for the kit

 

was that 219 for labour & where is the best place for parts

 

I'm pretty sure he said he was quoted the 550 for labor and he said he paid 219 for the kit..... Anyone know of any good mechanics in the Minnesota Area???

 

I bought it off ebay for 219, my mechanic checked out the kit and said i got a good deal. plus the impeller on the orig. S4 is plastic? or something, but the new one was metal, upgraded. i didnt end up needing it though. except for 1 belt i changed. besides that i have a full kit - the one belt for a 2.7 2001 audi.

 

give bryan at independent tuning a call, i did mine with them at around 100k.

 

Great thanks guys....I will message you once I'm ready to get the phone numbers etc...

 

I think I'm going to go with independent tuning, just called them got a nice quote, PFAFF qouted $1600

Thanks dsq!

 

Most of the labour is getting the car into the service position. It is not that hard with a bently manual and average mech.skill. I would wait until it gets warmer and do it in your garage,and pay someone 100-200$ to remove the pulley/cover and replace the belt.Just an idea, it will certainly save you a load of cash.I know a couple of guys that work on the side a bit, one guy worked at Audi for 20 yrs and the other guy worked at a Audi aftermarket tune shop.Both guys are excellent,honest mechanics. I work with one of the guys for eight years now and he does alot of work for us.Let me know if you want me to ask,I"m in the GTA also,and I would be more than happy to help Fellow Audi owner.
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