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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 03:35 AM
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car has 94000kms on it and im thinking im overdue on a timing belt change...i looked at the kit from ecs and im wondering is this kit the one...or can i get buy without doing all of it...much help would be appreciated...

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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 08:16 AM
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Default RE: time to change the timing belt...

TB failure is usually due to something other than the timing belt failing its self, so its a good idea to replace all that stuff.
heres a writeup that i found helpfull.

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng.html

its in there just scroll down.
 
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Call ECS Tuning,give them your VIN and they'll send you the correct kit. You should replace the tensioner, damper pulley and water pump.
 
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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And front engine seals, and if you want the snub mount
 
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 04:28 AM
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Default RE: time to change the timing belt...

my car is a tip...is the snub mount going to make a difference...for 50 dollars ish...i guess its not really an expensive upgrade...but this is going to sound dumb, but wouldn't i notice it more if my car was a manual?...im not sure...still trying to learn about my car...
 
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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I have a tip and it did make a difference, however, it took a lot of work to get rid of vibrations. I'd be careful based on my experience.
 
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