How difficult are the Audi timing belts to replace as opposed to other cars?

Do most people feel comfortable bringing their Audi's to "regular" mechanics for belt replacement, or specialized mechanics?

I brough mine to a dealer and know that I'll be paying through the nose?

What shops or mechanics to you recomment on Long Island?

Thanks-

Bartlett

 

anywhere but the dealer! i readsome DIY guides on audizine and www.a4mods.com and found it quite simple, costs me $250 + six belgian bud lights

 

Did you replace the seals though?

 

yeah mine too i just hit 70k this week and need to know the same thing. also my buddy said something about the water pump??

 

Yes you need to change your water pump (with metal impeller), all needed tensionsers... sometimes a serpantine belt and get a new coolant.