A4 timing belt

[K212]

Hey guys,

I just got back from getting my Evo DV installed on my car, and the mechanic told me that I should think about getting a new timing belt installed on my car. He said that when 1.8T reach 60,000 miles they are notorious for breaking because of a worn timing belt. Anyone else have this problem and should I take his advice right away?

thanks in advance

 

[AndyMac]

You can never do it too soon, anything over 60k and get it done, otherwise it's replacing 20valves, not cheap.
Make sure they change the water pump & the tensioner at the same time.
Water pumps are notorious for seizing up over 80k and this will shred your new timing belt. They're only £30.

 

[K212]

What is this tensioner that you say needs replacing?

 

[AndyMac]

It runs on the timing belt to maintain tension as the belt warms up

 

[imported_jpjp]

Listen to Andymac cause you dont want to hear pistons crushing valves...

 

[K212]

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JA4 said:
Listen to Andymac cause you dont want to hear pistons crushing valves...

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sounds horrible, thanks for the advice. How much should I expect a fair estimate to cost for changing the timing belt, tensioners, and water pump?