Cam belt time!

[johnnairn]

So Audi have quoted me £349... which leaves me two options:

1) Do it myself, having read the haynes it seems do-able except I'd need to buy a engine lift, making things more expensive. Anyone done one/know any good step by step guides?

or

2) Get a smaller garage to do it, I'd probably supply the parts as there's no way they'd use the G12 collant, and I'm thinking of going for a water pump with metal impeller. Is this route sensible?!

Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Cheers once again!

 

[johnnairn]

Oh and are there any better makes of cam belt kit/water pump that I should be looking at?

 

[obi_waynne]

I got a local garage to do mine and they sourced a metal water pump for me. If you specify an Audi coolant then a local garage are able to get this for you.

You must replace the tensioner kit etc... as well as the belt.

I would ensure that they use a genuine Audi belt.

Diy is an option but lining everything up is a nightmare and the belts are a very tight fit. For the sake of ordering the tools and the hassle i'd rather let a garage do it for me.

 

[johnnairn]

Thanks, I'll get some quotes tomorrow and hopefully send it in asap

 

[Bertrum]

That audi price sounds quite good to me?

 

[wolfmankurd]

What about one of those Pit start garages which let you use thier tools. I think you'd need the £20/hr option.

Here's thier website anyways. http://www.pitstartgarage.com/

 

[pgarner]

£350 from audi isnt bad. VW wanted nearly 100 more for mine
local specialist £305 all done. this should include belt, tensioner, waterpump, fanbelt and coolant flush.