Audi a3 timing belt replacement. I thought that the a3s had a timing chain that never needs replacing. The most recent factory recommend timing belt replacement interval for audi models with 20t fsi engine is 110000 miles. Following is a breakdown of the labor and parts estimates. The average cost for an audi a3 timing belt replacement is between 705 and 861.
If you see abrasion or uneven wear along the edges of the. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain. 352 638 average dealer price 1073 to 1907. Labor costs are estimated between 586 and 740 while parts are priced between 119 and 121.
In the latest audi and vw service book information june 2012 now recommend 5 years in some cases sooner on high mileage vehicles. Fit the timing belt on the crankshaft pulley starting clockwise. Timing belt removed from vw golf just in time. Yourmechanic price 632 to 1178 labor.
A 2010 vw jetta tdi is shown but this also works on 2009 vw jetta sportwagen tdi 2010 vw golf tdi and 2010 2013 audi a3 tdi with the 20l cbea or cjaa engine. Cracking will usually show up on the toothed side of the belt. If you see any signs of cracking the belt needs replacement as soon as possible. This engine is shared by many cars but i am demonstrating on a 2001 audi tt.
There appears to be a lot of confusion with vehicle owners when the replacement of timing belts should take place. This video demonstrates how to replace the timing belt on a audivw 18l turbo engine. Tension the timing belt by withdrawing the locking pin of the hydraulic damper and removing the oe tensioning bolt t10092. 2006 2008 audi a3 change interval is 90000 miles to 110000 miles for 20t fsi 8p chassis.
Timing belt replacement estimate for audi a3 audi a3 timing belt replacement costs 828 on average. Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a audi a3. Take care to ensure that the timing belt is not kinked during fitting it must be tight between the sprockets on the tight side. 2008 2009 audi tt change interval is 90000 miles to 110000 miles for 20t fsi 8j chassis.
20t fsi audi a3 tt timing belt interval.