Hello everyone. I am the new owner of a 2000 A4 Quattro 1.8T. I purchased it knowing the vehicle was in need of a new timing belt. I have two questions after reviewing the threads about it:

1) What timing belt kit do you suggest? (link the website please)
2) If I get in over my head does anyone know of a reputable shop that can handle the job in the Michigan, Ann Arbor area?

Thank you in advance for your tips and assistance.

Smittyson77

 

ecstuning.com has a bunch of different kits. you will notice they come with water pump and timing belt tensioner, they should be replaced when you do the job also. you will find pretty much anything you need on ecs for maintenance.

 

I got mine from FCPgroton.com . Came with a Continental Timing belt and a Metal impeller waterpump. I don't remember the brands for the rest of the accessories but Conti makes great products.

 

After much research, I think this is one of the best options.
I would recomend researching timing belt kits with Blau Parts -

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Blau Parts supplies required specialty tools required for a smooth instalation process. They also provide written directions and have a tech support phone number.

Get ALL tools you will require on hand before you start this project.

Components Mfd by OEM Quality TUV/ISO 9001/TS16949 Certified Manufacturers
•1 Timing Belt
•1 Updated Timing Belt Tensioner w/ Hardware
•1 Updated Timing Belt Tensioner Idler
•1 Updated Hydraulic Tensioner Damper
•1 Water Pump w/ Gasket O-Ring
•1 Viton Front Crank Seal
•1 Viton Camshaft Seal
•1 Viton Intermediate Shaft Seal
•1 Intermediate Shaft O-Ring
•1 Thermostat Housing w/ Hose Clamp
•4 Allen Bolts for Lower Crankshaft Pulley
•10 Bolts and 10 Washers (For water pump and thermostat housing.)
•3 Liters G12 Plus German Antifreeze (2 - 1.5L Bottles)
Appropriate amount for complete cooling system flush.
•Thread Locking Compound
•Blauparts™ Detailed Step-by-Step Audi A4 Timing Belt Instructions
Numerous pages and over 30 images of detailed step-by-step guidelines, including front bumper removal.

 

Unfortunately I do not own the required tools to complete the job. I have looked into Blau Parts and they offer tool rentals. Is the price on rentals reasonable?

Again thank you for all of your feedback. It is very much appreciated!

Smittyson

 

I can't say for sure what tools you'll need for a 1.8t, but on my 2.8 i needed a couple Torx sockets (25 & 45), 6MM hex socket, set of allen wrenches, large adjustable wrench, 24mm 12pt Socket (possibly different for 1.8t. smaller?) and a socket set. That's about all I needed.

 

I used the kit and the rental tools from blauparts about a year and a half ago, and I was extremely impressed. The tools you rent for like 35 bucks or something like that, which is not required, but very helpful. Of course, you have to pay a $350 deposit, which they refund you once you return the tools. I think it even comes with it's own shipping label on the return box so all you really need to do is drop it off at he post office. Of course, these are just specialty tool. You will need a good set of your own tools as well, wrenches, ratchet, sockets, etc.

The job is pretty straight forward as long as you do your research and be patient.

 

So the "special" tools that I can rent are not needed at all? Did you run into any situation where you struggled because you were missing a "special" tool?

 

Like I said earlier I have the V6 and didn't use any special tools to do the job. I just had the 2.8/2.7tt JHM TB video.

The special tools are probably for pulling crank & cam gears to replace the seals. If you aren't doing it then you won't need it.