Timing Belt time!!!

[RAUDIS6]

Hey any local So Cal guys experienced in doing the timing belt service? I plan on getting the kit fom Purems or ECS, and trying to find a local German shop that will do the labor, but if anybody here has any experience in these, and would like to earn some extra bucks for your next MOD, I would love to send it your way, instead of the dealership or outside shop.

I would attempt this myself, but my garage is packed, just moved into new house, and with a 14 month old, work, etc....not sure i would have the patience to do it right and not F-Up my motor.

Any interest, and how much labor wise we talking...also i would like to watch you do it, and possible learn something.

This will be on a 2001 A4 1.8T


Thanks in advance!!!

[RAUDIS6]

If no takers, any recommendations, in Riverside county preferably.

Thanks

[gotaudi]

I would do it but I have no time... I finally found time to do my BT setup this weekend... I did my tining belt a few months ago and it was pretty easy... you can do it in the driveway if you have to it doesnt take too long.

[RAUDIS6]

Where is the best write up on how to do it?

[twinsnailsS4]

If you decide you would prefer to have a shop do it, contact Jose at Eurotech. His shop is in Culver City and he is open on Saturdays for appts. It is a bit of a drive, but he does awesome work and at reasonable prices which would make it worth it. His number is (310) 915-7600.

If you do go, I'm on the way and you can pick up the S4 Avus wheels you contacted me about [:)]

[gods_kitchen]

^^ another [up] for Jose

[exorcet]

I did my own on my B5 passat. wasn't too bad just a whole saturday afternoon. I'd love to help you but I just woudn't want to be responsible if anything went wrong for any reason.. I'm not a licensed and insured shop! [;)]

Ron @ VW Specialties in Huntington Beach might be a good person to call and get a rate. His work is top notch.

[RAUDIS6]

OK, so no takers i see, and Jose, and everyone else wants $1000+, sooooo, any special tools needed, i guess i will tackle this on the weekend.

Thanks

[superdug17]

I found a shop in Glendora that will do it for 500 bucks parts and labor. that's what he quoted me on my 2.7. I have no idea how good or bad he is. I just know what he quoted me.

[oc-drop]

OK, so no takers i see, and Jose, and everyone else wants $1000+, sooooo, any special tools needed, i guess i will tackle this on the weekend.

Thanks

($1000) That's for the parts too - you'll save a lot if you get the parts on your own. [wrench]

Some shops don't like you bringing in parts, but if you already have them just say so when you call and see who is willing to do the labor.

When I did mine I still forked out the $1000 to use Original Audi parts, not aftermarket OEM. - This was from Beach House Imports in Costa Mesa.

[oc-drop]

I found a shop in Glendora that will do it for 500 bucks parts and labor. that's what he quoted me on my 2.7. I have no idea how good or bad he is. I just know what he quoted me.

Careful - it may be good to get a list of what parts they are using; there is more than just the timing belt itself that has to be changed - and that price from a shop sounds like its missing something... [confused]

[jkimspe]

i think mike at wms is having a sale on timing belt jobs. give him a call.

[oc-drop]

Yea if you call mike/wms let em know you're on AZ/AW... might have better luck at a good deal.

[jrau13]

Hey if you try it yourself go to AW and print out the step-by-step that someone posted. Thats what I did and I did it in an afternoon. Good luck...oh and Ive dealt with Ron at VW Specialties, great guy!!!

[lavetaaxon]

hit up Whipped (rezie) at genesis autosport. they are located in the IE, he'll get you going right!

[Quattro]

i got a private mechanic that does work for a great place he works for a shop in los angeles, he could hook you up with a phat deal, pm me if you interested