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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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i bought a b6 wit like 73k miles and ive heard around there some belts need to be replaced which would you recommend on replacing
 
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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timing belt, serpentine belt (also known as accessory belt), timing belt tensioner, timing belt roller, tb tensioner roller, water pump & gasket, thermostat...i'm pretty sure that's it.
 
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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Depends... v6 or 1.8T? I think the v6 has alot more part that need to be replace as clconversion
 
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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i got 1.8t but i heard the timing belt is the first to go but i know its good to replace all the others but do i really need get all them or do they all start to go
 
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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Timing belt is most important since your valves will collide with your pistons if you timing is off...

the other belts can be replaced if they go out.. alt belt goes out.. your stuck replacing it... oh well cant charge your battery...

 
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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what year is your B6 there is a V.I.N split in there also
 
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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im guessing he has a 2002 by the miles...

Though ive seen 99's w/ 40k and 2002's w/ 95k.. some people drive.. some dont
 
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