Been searching the B5 forum for the past 30 mins, couldnt find anything. Anyone have a good set of instructions/walk-thru for replacing a B5 (2001) 2.8 timing belt?

Thanks in advance! -Miller

 

There are some excellent DIY's for the 2.8 if you search. I used info from two DIY's plus the Blauparts instructions. This one is for an A6 but very similar: http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng39.shtml

Hints that aren't covered in the DIYs:
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+ At least on the 2.8 AHA motor, if you're going to fully drain your coolant, including the block, you'll need a LONG hex wrench to undo the drain plug in the block. I think it's an 8mm hex, but can't remember. I used a long t-wrench.

+ If you're not changing the crankshaft seal, you don't really need the crank locking pin tool, as long as the crank timing mark is visible. Putting the locking pin in cost me 30 mins because it was a biatch to access. Took another 30 mins to get it back out.

+ The cam sprocket locking tool isn't 100% necessary, but it gives you piece of mind. If this is your first TB job, rent or buy the locking bar.

+ The viscous fan "chopsticks" tool is a huge help. Rent or buy this.

+ I did the cam seals, half-moon seals, cam adjuster seals, cam caps, and valve cover gaskets when I replaced my TB. I pulled the cams and the process added a day to the procedure. I really only needed to replace the seals on the rear of each engine bank closest to the firewall, which only requires loosening the cam bearings, so I could have done this in less time and for less money. I was gung-ho though.

+ Using plastic plates to keep track of the various nuts and bolts is a huge help.

+ Research where to use threadlock before doing the job.

 

i just did the timing belt/water pump in my b5 2.8 last weekend. Was not that difficult at all. I followed the haynes manual. I watched this video helped a lil bit a general guide. Did not use the cam tool. haynes manual,youtube, and this forum for any midstream questions should be all you need.

 

JHmotorsports has a great timing belt DVD. Highly recommended if you're new to this type of thing. It's about an hour long and goes over everything.

 

http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/Audi/B5...cement_DIY.pdf

the hardest part of the job is getting all the electricals unclipped. the connectors are special.

 

thats for the 1.8, is there one for the 2.8?

 

or are the 1.8 and 2.8 jobs pretty much the same?

 

sorta theres just another side to the 2.8. removing the front is the same. the rest is engine specific

 

awesome thanks man. I was looking over everything and it looks like ill need to buy/find a camshaft holder and a crank shaft holder... Do you guys have any suggestions on alternate tools i can use or where i can find these cheap?

thanks again guys, youre alot of help

 

Don't bother spending money on the cam lock bar or crankshaft pin. Spend the $30 on JHM's timing belt video.. All you need is a white-out pen. The rest of the tools are specified in the video.