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When should I start to be concerned about changing my timing belt? Right now I'm around 54k on my car. I think Audi recommends 60k. Also when I punch it up a hill it will start to hesitate while moving through the rpms. Any idea why?

TB should be done around 60-70k. As far as the hesitation, you'll need to hook it up to the vagcom and pull codes first, could be a million things.

Ramrod wrote:TB should be done around 60-70k. As far as the hesitation, you'll need to hook it up to the vagcom and pull codes first, could be a million things.

I will agree with this. My knee-jerk reaction to your symptom is that you have a coil pack on it's way out. An easier replacement for sure, but pull codes to verify.

JayRyan wrote: I will agree with this. My knee-jerk reaction to your symptom is that you have a coil pack on it's way out. An easier replacement for sure, but pull codes to verify.

Listen to your knee... It speaks only the truth.
http://forums.bigskyvw.com/viewtopic.php?t=676&start=10

Anyone have an idea of how much a TB replacement would cost? Should I do it myself or just let the pros at Audi do it?

it all depends on how mechanically inclined you are, or how much you trust yourself in doing it. Its not that difficult of a job... but it is important. quattrosouljah is about to do his, so maybe you two could get together...

ive been quoted around 1100-1200 from the dealer for a 2.7t TB job... so I said F that and took it to a friend whos a head audi tech.

RuS4ty wrote:it all depends on how mechanically inclined you are, or how much you trust yourself in doing it. Its not that difficult of a job... but it is important. quattrosouljah is about to do his, so maybe you two could get together...

ive been quoted around 1100-1200 from the dealer for a 2.7t TB job... so I said F that and took it to a friend whos a head audi tech.

Rusty's correct - I changed mine in my garage and it took me maybe 2 or 3 hours...and that's slow because I made my own engine support in that time too. For the 1.8 - pick up the ECStuning kit...it comes with all the parts:

* OE timing belt made by Continental
* OE tensioner Roller made by Ruville in Germany
* OE tensioner assembly made by Ruville in Germany
* OE Idler roller (comes on the tensioner assembly)
* Hepu water pump with metal impeller
* 4 OEM crankshaft pulley bolt
* Accessory Drive Belt
* Camshaft seal
* Crankshaft seal
* (2) 1.5liter of G12 coolant

http://ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebui ... ory=Engine

Everything you need to do the belt plus extras just in case.

Make a DIY while you are in there?

MikeWire wrote:

RuS4ty wrote:it all depends on how mechanically inclined you are, or how much you trust yourself in doing it. Its not that difficult of a job... but it is important. quattrosouljah is about to do his, so maybe you two could get together...

ive been quoted around 1100-1200 from the dealer for a 2.7t TB job... so I said F that and took it to a friend whos a head audi tech.

Rusty's correct - I changed mine in my garage and it took me maybe 2 or 3 hours...and that's slow because I made my own engine support in that time too. For the 1.8 - pick up the ECStuning kit...it comes with all the parts:

* OE timing belt made by Continental
* OE tensioner Roller made by Ruville in Germany
* OE tensioner assembly made by Ruville in Germany
* OE Idler roller (comes on the tensioner assembly)
* Hepu water pump with metal impeller
* 4 OEM crankshaft pulley bolt
* Accessory Drive Belt
* Camshaft seal
* Crankshaft seal
* (2) 1.5liter of G12 coolant

http://ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebui ... ory=Engine

Everything you need to do the belt plus extras just in case.

Make a DIY while you are in there?

2nd on this kit. I did my Passat but it was a 7 hour job. Plan on most of a day if you've never done it before. Mike, you time seems awefully fast. Maybe your Jetta's easier to get into?

Yeah I would say the 2.0 has a little more room on the passengers side. Also, that time is a little quick for the whole job...I didn't change my H20 pump or tensioner pulley . But, once you get past the passengers side engine mount you are home free and it should go quick. If you've never been in your motor then...yeah it will take longer.

7 hours JR?

Tips:

1. Remove the passengers side wheel - fender well if you want it even more easy (optional)
2. Get lots of bungie cords to hold things up/back and to hold the new t-belt on the crank pulley.
3. Lay out and make sure you have all the tools you will need.
4. Use the mark and match method on the new/old belt...
5. I made my engine support from a steel L bracket and some hardware, but I also understand you could support the engine using a floor jack. Some people on the vortecks have used a piece of 2x4 and supported the motor by the oilpan...but that makes me nervous. Someone else may have a better option.

Mark and match method:
Before removing the old belt use white out or a silver paint pen to mark the belt where it meets one tooth on the crank pulley and cam pulley. Then transfer your marks over to the new belt and put the new belt on and match the new belt marks up to the marks on the pulleys.

If I think of anything else I'll post it. Keep in mind I am not by any means a pro, but I do my own work, and my car has never been in a dealership bay...so long as I have owned it.

MikeWire wrote: 7 hours JR?

Yeah! I replaced everything though. Although, my time from all other indication is normal, your's is awefully fast.

The B5 Passat never had much room to work with and putting the car in "service position" took about an hour by itself.