Alrite, so if you've seen me in the forum you'd already know in the market for a used b5 A4. I'm wondering how long timing belts are good for after they are changed. Ideally i'd buy one that jsut had it replaced so it shouldn't be too much of a worry in that case but i would like to know out of curiousity.
Also, any suggestions on things to look for (specificallyonb5 A4s)when checking out somecars besides the normal dings and such would be helpful. I've got about 10K to play with so i'm expecting to get something alittle above average as far as used audis go.

 

TB change should be done every 80k

 

Tie rod ends go around 100K mi. An independent shop should
do the timing belt job for less than $800.
MAF goes around 85K mi.

 

anywhere from 80 -105k. also depends if the car has the updated tensioners. if it doesnt do it immediately.

by the way i have a 99.5 1.8tqm for sale with alot of work done to it. new job is forcing wagon or suv. it is listed in vehicles for sale forum. or e-mail me for info if interested. gkarag@bellsouth.net

 

My MAF just went at 86,000.

 

Flip, check
www.ecstuning.com

for an MAF

I bought a remanufactured one 2 years ago from them.