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lawnerd · 04-22-2012, 02:40 PM

Hi. I just got a 2005 Audi TT quattro roadster. It has 73,000 miles and the timing belt has not yet been replaced.

My question. Is this a job that I should rely on an Audi Dealership to do or should I take it to an Indy.

It seems that this same or similar engine is in several Audis and VWs. Makes me think this is common enough that an Indy should be able to pull it off, but would like your input.

ericgl · 04-22-2012, 05:05 PM

A well respected indy will be fine.

AudiMick · 04-24-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by lawnerd

Hi. I just got a 2005 Audi TT quattro roadster. It has 73,000 miles and the timing belt has not yet been replaced.

My question. Is this a job that I should rely on an Audi Dealership to do or should I take it to an Indy.

It seems that this same or similar engine is in several Audis and VWs. Makes me think this is common enough that an Indy should be able to pull it off, but would like your input.

Make sure they do the entire job, if they know what they are doing they will change water pump, belt, tensioner and thermostat.

Many shops skip the thermostat, however you will almost certainly end up replacing it very soon .

lawnerd · 05-05-2012, 02:40 PM

I did the job myself. I followed the excellent write up on the net by Blue top tt.

It is involved and took about 10 hours. I used the kit from dieselgeeks, which I highly recommend. They include three screws for removing the water pump that saved the day.

The old timing belt was in decent shape but the belt tensioner was worn.

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04-22-2012, 05:05 PM	#2
ericgl Audiworld Junior Member 2012 Audi A6 My Garage Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 92	A well respected indy will be fine.

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lawnerd Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 12	I did the job myself. I followed the excellent write up on the net by Blue top tt. It is involved and took about 10 hours. I used the kit from dieselgeeks, which I highly recommend. They include three screws for removing the water pump that saved the day. The old timing belt was in decent shape but the belt tensioner was worn.

05-05-2012, 02:40 PM
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