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2.8 timing belt help needed - 12/2/2007 5:48:57 PM

wibri

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I have a 99 a6 w/ a 2.8 which the timing belt broke. I was wondering if anyone has any reference to places where they were successful finding an affordable motor or any tips. I am new to forums so let me know if I am doing anything wrong. Just so you know it has 128k on it, timing belt, water pump and tensioners were changed at 104k. Tensioner locked up causing the belt to break and valves to bend. Any advice would be appreciated since I dont have any money. I'll see if I can get some pics on here if I can fugure it out.

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RE: 2.8 timing belt help needed - 12/2/2007 8:13:29 PM

MiniSpdRcr

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How did it lock up? I found a few engines on Ebay for fairly cheap with a warranty.

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RE: 2.8 timing belt help needed - 12/2/2007 11:00:50 PM

maxims45

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Compare the engine + INSTALLATION price (could be more than engine itself) with the procedure for taking the engine head off and replacing the valves.

I had this repair a month ago - a friend of mine did it in one day: $300 for work, $200 5 in and 2 out valves (AAH engine has 12 in total), $200 new belt pamp etc.

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RE: 2.8 timing belt help needed - 12/6/2007 12:49:00 PM

wibri

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mechanic says all valves are bent and the cam has a couple dings in it too. He is going to get an estimate for the headwork and let me know. I also dont know how the idler locked up, it was either a defective part or someone was rough installing it. Of course they both give a 1 yr warranty and it lasted 1yr and 4 months. My luck.

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RE: 2.8 timing belt help needed - 12/6/2007 10:33:13 PM

maxims45

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exhaust valve costs $30 for 2.8 AAH here in russia (VAG original), same for intake. Cam is $550 for VAG (used is $100). Nonoriginal is much cheaper, but I don't belive anyone here will recommend using it.

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RE: 2.8 timing belt help needed - 12/7/2007 4:14:25 PM

jj2345

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wow,but you did it at 104 how can this be?sorry to hear that
ive seen a few engines on ebay so check there

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