Message to Halzhu. Changing the timing belt is a [U]necessity[U], not an option - you are driving a time bomb - both the time to change the belt & the mileage have long since expired. The 2.8 Quattro is a 5-valve engine & if your belt breaks, you will bend a large number of VERY expensive valves! Bite the bullet & have the aftermarket shop do it, fix all the leaks & don't be surprised if it winds up costing more than the $1200 quoted. In fairness to the shop, the whole front end has to come apart & it's a helluva job - change the water pump too as it drives off the back of the timing belt - if the pump seizes, it breaks the belt & you have to replace valves. (I have not yet changed mine - less than 60K on the belt & less time in the car - when I change, I will fix all the oil leaks, replace the pre-cats & cats, etc....) Good luck.

1997 A6 Quattro - 220,000 miles!

Now up to 119k on the '01 and 99k on the AR.

Thanks for your message about replacement of Audi A6 timing belt. I did a couple TB change on my Lexus in the past (DIY, easy assess and easy job). Yes, as you said, it is too much work to change a timing belt/water pump ... on an Audi A6, which is almost impossible for average handymen. It is a lot of work, and it costs a lot of money to have it done by an Audi dealer.

That is why I am asking if anyone has droven an Audi A6 near 100K miles. The Audi A6 Maintenance Schedule book says 105k to change timing belt, but Audi web site indicates only 75k miles to change. If changing a timing belt for Audi A6 s, why cannot Audi make it to change timing belt less frequent than 75k???

75k miles change timing belt schedule may indicate subquality parts or designs. At least, the amount of work involved for a timing belt change or replacement indicate Audi had inferior design on this aspect.

2001 Audi A6 Wagon - 99K miles. I am now ready for winter I anticipate using it extensively during crappy weather like rain, snow, sleet etc. The Jaguar will stay safely at home. The two cars complement each other quite well for my needs.

Mike

2002 Audi A6 2.7t Q................162k.......Got my first code on the engine today, O2 sensor, otherwise drives great~!

2000 a6 2.8 242,000 miles =p
just did the timing belt for the third time
love the car too much to throw it away. plus its mint condition

2001 A6 2.8 Q just turned over to 180,000 miles. Still runs great!

my 02 a6 3.0 (which i should have went with a 2.7 or 4.2 - 3.0 worthless) is sitting at 106k and it still drives but ive replaced the timing, water pump, fan on radiator, currently dealing with and fixing drivers side mirror that burnt itself out, drivers master window switch (my windows wont go down but nothing physically wrong with window track) and looking at changing oil sensor because my check oil pressure light comes on daily now but i just changed the oil n filter and it doesnt leak and oil temp sits fine so i dont think its the pump just the sensor - is there a tutorial out there that outlines checking and changing that oil sensor

99 A6 with 176k on it and purred like a kitten till water pump lost its pully without any warning ( GRRRRRR)