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How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/24/2007 4:40:37 PM

nemiz

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Hello Ppl

I've just bought my A6. I need to replace the rear camshaft seal on the 2.8ltr V6.
As far as i know, i need to remove all the front end to take off the timing belt and then pull out the actual Cam Shaft. So now, how do i remove the Front end? Does anyone have pictures also?

It would be awesome if someone could help!!

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/24/2007 5:09:05 PM

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http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng39.shtml
that should give you idea..
not sure what year youhave though

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/24/2007 5:19:17 PM

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That is the Correct Year!!

One more question, where would be the marks located for the camshaft alignment?

And how much time would this aprx. take?

Thank you for your help!!

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/24/2007 5:37:05 PM

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nemiz

I have no idea on that. I just got mine as well and I have been searching around internet.
try it on audidiy.com or there is another post here too.

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/24/2007 5:41:58 PM

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Awesome.........

Thanks Man!!!

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/24/2007 6:08:38 PM

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RE, TECH ARTICLE. I would not dream of changing the timming belt without the proper cam lock tools. I have them myself and will rent them out, if any one is interested
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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/24/2007 6:32:37 PM

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Beng.....

Cam Lock tools? Could you send me a pic of the tool?

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/24/2007 6:34:45 PM

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Also Beng, how does this tool work?

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/24/2007 6:48:00 PM

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yeah good to have them. Ibought haynes manual for a4 and passat which also have V6 listed
I saw how that tool worked. to keep everything DTC that is nice tool to have.

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/25/2007 7:44:02 AM

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I am not in a position to send pics. the cam lock tool is a bar that locks on both camshafts ( not the gears ) and holds them in the correct position in relation to each other. there is also a crank lok pin so the crank is also locked in position.
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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/25/2007 8:25:38 AM

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/25/2007 4:42:15 PM

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Thanks for the info Beng......

Would u rent this tool to CA?

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/25/2007 4:46:56 PM

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www.ecstuning.com You can buy an entire timing belt repair kit with the tool if you need it. Plus the parts are much cheaper than the dealer, i just got the kit in for my 2.7T and its just as good as OEM.

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/25/2007 4:55:18 PM

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Hey auditech,

Thank you

But is there anything cheaper? Cuz that kit comes to 455$.

What would u say about a kit that they have on ebay? there is the timing belt kit for 180$, without the seals and coolant. and the tool itself is for 100$.

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/25/2007 4:58:08 PM

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You want to do the water pump and thermostat when your in there trust me. All those parts would be around 2 thousand dollars at the dealer. If $500 is too much money for parts you have no buisness driving an A6 in the first place.

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/25/2007 5:06:22 PM

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Here is the Ebay Kit

http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Audi-A4-A6-VW-Volkswagen-Passat-V6-Timing-Belt-Kit_W0QQitemZ250166974777QQihZ015QQcategoryZ6755QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120165498032&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/25/2007 6:29:39 PM

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I bought my timming belt overhaul kit at getcoolparts.com for under $200.00, OEM.
I bought my tools for about $135.00.   I can estimate shipping from MICH. if you like.
Will rent them out for $35.00    $135.00 deposit
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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/25/2007 9:03:41 PM

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If you buy the parts from Blauparts.com They'll rent you the tools for 35.00 I just did the T-belt, crankseal,camseals, waterpump, valvecoverseals, 1/2moon hydraulic tensioner seals and gaskets. It took me about 8hrs. Bluaparts also gives you instructions. I also replaced my A/C compressor. You can't do the front camseals if you don't have the locking tool. The cam gears are pressed on the camshafts and once you pull them off you lose camgear to camshaft timing. In addition you need the tool to prevent rotation of the camshaft during re-torquing the camgear. Chances are the cam seals aren't bad but the hydraulic tensioner seals are. The little half-moon seals under the tensioners were shot on my car. The instructions from blau-parts state you need to pull the camshafts to change these but I was able to do it wihout pulling the cams. To change these you're gonna need tools.
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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/26/2007 4:41:30 AM

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You want to do the water pump and thermostat when your in there trust me. All those parts would be around 2 thousand dollars at the dealer. If $500 is too much money for parts you have no buisness driving an A6 in the first place.

yeah I read the haynes manual, and definately do water pump and thermostat, it makes the whole thing simple and easy and don't have to take it a part again to do them.

I can agree with you to that. well relatiavely cheap compare to some of other cars....
$500 is not bad at all. and if you have any mechanic skills it helps a lot on labor

I've been help building trucks etc. I started to learn since I have my first car. now building those bagged trucks myself.
I get lazy and just pay for it and have it done, but since another one of my friend moved in and he is former mechanic and used to own shop, and also have nascar mechanic as friend, they can help me doing it as well. it helps to have friend..

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RE: How to get to the Timing Belt? - 9/26/2007 11:34:26 AM

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Viperay.........thank u.

I bought the tool for 75$.

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