This question goes to anyone that has changed their timing belt at an Audi dealer. How much where you charged to have your timing belt replaced. I am in the stages of doing it, but would like to have an estimate. Thanks

 

My dealer quoted me atleast $1,800. I'm doing it myself.

 

if you have the means(tools, workspace, basic automotive skills) and can follow instructionsdo it yourself. it's very, very easy. it just takes a good part of your day to do..

but when i got quoted for my B5 1.8t, dealer wanted $1200 for parts and labor. i said F-that and spent $250 on a kit from PureMotorsport, and spent a sunday on it.

 

Is it necessary to remove the whole front bumper and radiator for the timing belt change?

 

Yes, but i think russian did it with the radiator still on , or was it leifer? hmmm.

 

yeah i left all the radiator stuff hooked on, just swung the fron end aside leaving me like 2 feet to work in which is plenty.

 

Lol ok so im not too far off.

 

I just did mine last week. As soon as I got the car home. I did it with the guidance of an audi tech in my garage. He said if it was done by the dealer, $1600-$1800 easy .

 

An independent mechanic should charge around $800.
Timing belt
Water pump
Tensioner
Damper pulley
Ribbed belt
V-belt
Antifreeze
Labor

 

I just had mine done at a garage and it cost me $1000. I was quoted at $1800 at the dealer.