Almost at 90k on my 1999 a4 1.8t. Priced out the timing belt job at 1200 bucks I told them NO! I am going to do it myself with a buddy. I found two kits to choose from but I am unsure which one to get.
ECS Tuning with lightweight crank pulley frees up some hp
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...mp;engine=1.8T
which crank pulley color??

Or The Pure EMS one which is less expensive
http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=1151

NOT SURE WHICH ENGINE CODE I HAVE so it makes it hard I beleive its AEB. Which one do you guys reccomend, and perferably from the people that actually have done one of them. I know this subject is beaten like a dead horse but I need to do it asap. Please dont flame me, I am serious about this. Thanks.

 

I would get the full kit most likely from ECS since the price is the same as Purems but with free shipping. I wouldn't bother with the light crank pulley I have read its not worth it and could mess with your motor's balance. (my .02)

 

Yes, the engine is AEB.

 

Thanks guys, anyone else hear anything about the lightweight crank pulleys?

 

Our kit includes everything you need. Feel free to email if you have any questions about the products or even the process. We've done several installs and are intimately familiar with the process!

 

Cutting it a little close at 90k miles!
If I had to do it all over again, (which i will someday) id get the parts from purems. Great prices and simple transaction, the fact that you can create a profile on their site and check your tracking etc. from there is great. Their parts inventory is awesome and they never seem to be out of stock on anything.No, I dont work for PureMS.
Hey Mike@PureMS, how do I get a job there?

 

yea I have heard that they will mess with the 1.8t and its no good... i dont have experience but have seen alot of people claim they do bad stuff so I wouldnt risk it