Just came across this video, is this how much work is entailed in changing a T-Belt?

http://www.youtube.com/v/Os2MSdDOL6M&rel=1

 

that video doesnt tell you anything. whats the vin code for your vehicle and ill tell you how much work is needed.

 

JOnJOn, depending on your model/ year and what else is done, T/B replacement can run you $ 750 - 1200. It's not cheap to do this on an Audi.

KSochalski, I'm just curious, do you have a program that you punch in a VIN and it spits out an estimate for a specific repair ? ? My indie mech gives me an estimate based on the year, model and engine size (and of course Quattro or not).

 

JOnJOn, depending on your model/ year and what else is done, T/B replacement can run you $ 750 - 1200. It's not cheap to do this on an Audi.

KSochalski, I'm just curious, do you have a program that you punch in a VIN and it spits out an estimate for a specific repair ? ? My indie mech gives me an estimate based on the year, model and engine size (and of course Quattro or not).

 

sorry, my browser locked up, sent double.

 

It's a 2003 Audi A4 1.8T with the 6spd Automatic FWD

 

yeah, its called being an audi tech.. haha..

thats not a tough job. that video you watch was a rear wheel drive like 4.2 or something. your 1.8 is easy. you dont even need a lift. just a good jack, and a couple of jack stands. you dont even need any special tools really. were you planing on doing it yourself, or did you just want to know how much it should cost?

 

Well I know it is good to get it replaced at some point, just not sure what the advised mileage is for a TBelt replacement...

 

what the hell are talking about it was a B5 A4 1.8t not sure if quattro (probably) but firstly it looked like he didnt even change the belt and secondly he did more work than needed. the radiator support comes off without removing the radiators and fan, altogether its about a 3-5 hour job and its should also include new tensioners and a new water pump. most shops will charge 500-1000 for th ejob you can do it yourself for about 300 buck for the parts hsipped form ECS tuning.

 

Replace every 90K mi.