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Old 09-11-2008, 02:00 PM
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Welllllllll its about that time where I have to change the timing belt on my 1998 b5 a4 2.8l.

I just want to know if anyone has any suggestions on a certain timing belt that will perform better than the one that my audi came stock with. I've been looking all morning and I'm still not very sure on what I should be looking at.

if anyone has any suggestions PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get at me!

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Old 09-13-2008, 12:16 AM
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The construction of the belt isn't the problem, its the amount of tension thats exerted on our belts that cause them to snap. The best quality for the money is www.ecstuning.com
 
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Old 09-13-2008, 03:38 AM
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Oh I love you! That answers my question, but then also brings on a new question.

Is this going to be the cheapest for me? (noted below)
order an ECS timing belt kit online and have a EUROcar specialist install it for me
or is there a better way?
 
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Old 09-13-2008, 10:02 PM
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Thats how i would do it, your buying the belt set for much cheaper than from the dealer and the labor is also going to be under the dealers labor rate as well.
 
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Old 09-14-2008, 12:37 PM
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Great!
Seems like I'm headed in the right direction.
Thank you for the help!
 
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