Timing belt
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RE: Timing belt
Thanks everyone.
Wow!! That was a deal. Just for the belt and labor they are talking about 900.00. Then add the water pump. I don't want to think about it.
I guess I will concentrate on the other problems for now. The bottle that holds the anti-freeze has a leak so I have to replace it at around $150.00. Also have to replace the fan on the passenger side. Don't know what it's these parts are called. The quote for it was about $400.00 for the part. I thank you in advance for any ideas about these quotes. I do like this car but I don't believe I can afford it. (no choice now). I guess you can tell that I am not anywhere near your experience. Sorry if I sound like a dummy, but thanks again. BTW I'm a girl.(lol)
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ORIGINAL: jja2.8
i just had my timing belt replaced and paid only $296.23. i just got the car a few months ago, because i didn't know the full history of the car i thought i'd get the belt replaced, along with water pump and pulley, etc. once my mechanic took everything apart they said it all looked pretty new, and thought all i should do is change the belt and a gasket. it's a 99 2.8 with 90k miles.
i just had my timing belt replaced and paid only $296.23. i just got the car a few months ago, because i didn't know the full history of the car i thought i'd get the belt replaced, along with water pump and pulley, etc. once my mechanic took everything apart they said it all looked pretty new, and thought all i should do is change the belt and a gasket. it's a 99 2.8 with 90k miles.
I guess I will concentrate on the other problems for now. The bottle that holds the anti-freeze has a leak so I have to replace it at around $150.00. Also have to replace the fan on the passenger side. Don't know what it's these parts are called. The quote for it was about $400.00 for the part. I thank you in advance for any ideas about these quotes. I do like this car but I don't believe I can afford it. (no choice now). I guess you can tell that I am not anywhere near your experience. Sorry if I sound like a dummy, but thanks again. BTW I'm a girl.(lol)
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RE: Timing belt
Sorry... Think I called you dude about 3 times LOL. Anyway, 900 to do belt and pump is a little excessive. No offence but nearly every mechanic tries to take advantage of females & guys who nothing about cars. I'd call them back and say you got a quote for $650 including parts and ask why there is such a price variance. Also you should be able to pick up second hand parts a fair bit cheaper than that. To make things easier. Every Audi part has a number on it, it is 9 digits long. If you post it we can tell you the name of it & tell you were to price it & if it's wise to use second hand parts for it or not.
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RE: Timing belt
ORIGINAL: david9999
If you mean the auxillary cooling fan (electric), it costs about 150 dollars. Have you checked the fuse?
If you mean the auxillary cooling fan (electric), it costs about 150 dollars. Have you checked the fuse?
I don't think it the fuse because it will start up when the car has been running for a while. It just makes a very loud noise.
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RE: Timing belt
ORIGINAL: lidonnit
Sorry... Think I called you dude about 3 times LOL. Anyway, 900 to do belt and pump is a little excessive. No offence but nearly every mechanic tries to take advantage of females & guys who nothing about cars. I'd call them back and say you got a quote for $650 including parts and ask why there is such a price variance. Also you should be able to pick up second hand parts a fair bit cheaper than that. To make things easier. Every Audi part has a number on it, it is 9 digits long. If you post it we can tell you the name of it & tell you were to price it & if it's wise to use second hand parts for it or not.
Sorry... Think I called you dude about 3 times LOL. Anyway, 900 to do belt and pump is a little excessive. No offence but nearly every mechanic tries to take advantage of females & guys who nothing about cars. I'd call them back and say you got a quote for $650 including parts and ask why there is such a price variance. Also you should be able to pick up second hand parts a fair bit cheaper than that. To make things easier. Every Audi part has a number on it, it is 9 digits long. If you post it we can tell you the name of it & tell you were to price it & if it's wise to use second hand parts for it or not.
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RE: Timing belt
I am actually in this same boat. I just got back from Audi and they were quoting me $1600 [
]!!! I was like thanks. Ill just burn the car and claim the insurance. What parts should I replace at 94k mi and Where can I purchase the parts I need for a timing belt job? Im having it done on the side. Should be interesting. 
]!!! I was like thanks. Ill just burn the car and claim the insurance. What parts should I replace at 94k mi and Where can I purchase the parts I need for a timing belt job? Im having it done on the side. Should be interesting.
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From: Canton CT
RE: Timing belt
www.ecstuning.com has the kit. id buy the ultimate kit and prob pick up a snub mount from them too. well worth the money. good luck bro
