Hey guys,

i have a 1999, audi a6 2.8L Quattro, ... i will be getting my timing belt changed, the mechanics was obviously trying to get the parts for me at a high price, ( timing belt, tensioner, idler and water pump) for over 700$, plus: labour, oil change, antifreeze and such.
so i decided to go and shop around other places for the parts.
so far i have, the timing belt, tensioner, idler, tensioner damper, water pump, serpentine belt and a new thermostat and im still way under the 700$ price tag they gave me.

so my question is, what other parts do i need? i believe i need 3 seals, and what else?

Thanks, greatly appreciated!

 

Google=> Audi timing belt parts=> Blauparts and ....

on 2.8 the whole (parts and labor) replacement should not be more than $600.

 

Definitely check Blauparts.com. I got the enhanced kit that came with all the extra and added a tension pully for about $400 total. They even threw in a free oil filter and serp belt. they also gave me a thermostat.

 

Yep $400 is about right --

 

I just ordered the ECS kit with the cam lock tool. $399

It was between ECS and Blauparts, went with ECS cuz it came with the cam lock for about same price of renting from Blauparts.

Both kits list a full complement of what comes with them, compare the kit lists to what you already have and you know what else you will need. A lot of the smaller stuff is considered "optional". The idea is that it is just easier to replace everything while you are in there than to wait for something else to fail and having to remove the front clip...again....again........again

 

I have a 2002 A6 3.0l Quattro, if I order the kit is this something I could do?

The extent of my auto knowledge is replacing the ballast for my headlight.

I'm up for the challenge, but do not want to really mess my engine up.

 

Blauparts kit come with instructions.. It is so easy even caveman can do it as long as he is one smart mother..

 

hahaha thanks everyones getting it done today!

on a different note, does anyone know where i could get new flexi pipes?
my left one i believe is busted.. my car is so loud..and not the good F1 kind of loud unfortunately

thanks again!

 

You might also shop www.autohausaz. I've purchased from both BlauParts and these guys and have been quite happy with both. Prices may be a bit sweeter with AZ. . .