timing belttt

[sempaipaul]

Ok so I am at 76K miles.

I am planning on doing the timing service sometime in Mid May. I have searched and looked and still have not came up with the exact list of everything that I should change while I am at this. I will be doing it by myself so, please help out!

Also any links to good DIY's?

One more thing, I'll probably do some stuff with the car while I am at it too (front mount) and get it tuned a few weeks after that by that dude in NC.

Thanks,
Paul

[jimrobbington]

iknow you need to do water pump too, but don't think you need to do thermostat.

[G Men 08]

yes you do want to do the thermostat.. its right there while you have everything off the car so change it while your in there


timing belt, roller tensioner, water pump, thermostat, thats the minimum

[sempaipaul]

... whats the max?

lol

[A62TURBO]

audidiy.com

[Machupo]

i got my kit at fcpgroton.com

[G Men 08]

... whats the max?

lol

lol sry man, i know there are a few more things people suggest to change.. some do the extras, some do the parts i listed... im just too lazy to look up the other parts i am talking about[:o]

[G Men 08]

here you go boss.. there are a bunch of different kits on this site.. multiple idler pulleys cam seals etc.. good luck!!

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Audi&engine=2.7T&model=C5 A6&submodel=Quattro&category=Engine&subcategory=Timing

[2.slowT]

Go to JHM. Get the DIY video and you will be set.

[Mike@PureMS]

Ours kits are quite popular which we've been selling for years.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

[Stampy]

I think I have seen a few DIY's in the B5 S4 section.

[Sobegod00]

I've also heard the PureMS kit is the way to go. I am planning on getting it sometime this summer. Good luck!!

[sempaipaul]

Ok so I am going to order the timing belt kit very soon.

Now I also wanna do all my coils, and spark plugs while I am at it, along with wires. Can any one reccomend any performance/ good stuff for those items?

Thanks,
Paul

stype1990@aol.com

[G Men 08]

plugs i would go with ngk irridiums, and ecs has coil packs on their site for like 30 bucs a piece

[A62TURBO]

As far as plugs and coil packs just stick to OEM.

[Asicks]

I would strongly recommend changing the serpentine tensioner. Both mine and my brothers (2.7T Allroad) tensioners seized after changing the t-belt. Coincidence maybe....but so much easier/convenient to change with the other stuff. Serp belt too.

*edit*

Sidenote. When the serpentine tensioner did snap the car had butt-loads of power since it wasn't driving the accesaries! Made me strongly consider doing a viscous clutch/fan delete....that is next on my list!

[VJ's A6]

Paul -- I got my kit from Blauparts. Clicky (http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=GH21113-1A)..

I am doing my TB now. I also go the DVD from JH Motorsport. I like the DVD because it gives you an over all idea before you start the process.

[G Men 08]

I would strongly recommend changing the serpentine tensioner. Both mine and my brothers (2.7T Allroad) tensioners seized after changing the t-belt. Coincidence maybe....but so much easier/convenient to change with the other stuff. Serp belt too.

*edit*

Sidenote. When the serpentine tensioner did snap the car had butt-loads of power since it wasn't driving the accesaries! Made me strongly consider doing a viscous clutch/fan delete....that is next on my list!




hmm interesting lol.. maybe have a shorter belt that only runs what is needed?

[sempaipaul]

OK seriously getting readu to start putting the order in today

Sooo

Which timing belt kit is the most complete and the best? includes most of the stuff that needs to be changed? I am so confused since ECS has like 5 different kits.

Also can someone direct link me to plugs and coils and wires?\? I am such a newb in all this engine stuff :)

Thanks,
Paul

[Gumby]

get this, it has everything you need to do the job. it also includes a dvd that walks you threw the process.
http://www.jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_66_68_192_193&products_id=76&osCsid=56d4255ef35a91f7a730c022276a2dca

you can preview the video on that page to get an idea what it's like. i would also suggest renting the cam lock bar and crank lock pin from them. it'll save you from having to buy them.
http://www.jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_66_68_192_193&products_id=327&osCsid=56d4255ef35a91f7a730c022276a2dca

i would also pick up a bottle of coolant. you'll loose some when you do the water pump. not much, but it's nice to have some to top it off when your done.
http://www.jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_66_68_192_208&products_id=405&osCsid=56d4255ef35a91f7a730c022276a2dca

and heres a DIY so you can get an idea of what your about to get yourself into.
http://www.audi-forums.com/b5-forum/47731-s4-timing-belt-diy.html

good luck[:D][up]

[Stone825]

Personally I'm going to go with Blauparts'

@Gumby - For around $20 more you get coolant for the coolant flush from blau.

[Gumby]

i'll spend the extra 20 bucks just for the dvd. and there really isn't any need to flush the coolant. it's "life time".