Alternator belt change - what other preventative maintenance could I do?

[James777]

Gents

Looking for some help please from you knowledgeable S4 people. Cars going in for annual service and I'm going to have the garage change the alternator belt, relay roller and tensioner assembly plus fit a 034 Motorsport snub mount. Is there anything else that should be looked at from a preventative maintenance point of view when the front bumper is off?

Any comments or advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

James

[VroomTT]

I'm sure others will chime in with more, but the headlight bulbs come to mind right away. If you have any flickering or any of them seem weak, go ahead and replace them all. Especially the main D1S bulbs. Better to do it while the bumper is off already.

[richB7S4]

Recommend changing your VCG. Flush coolant and change expansion tank, if it shows early sign of cracks. Change the gasket on your lower oil pan if it shows leaks. Last but not the least, oil check valves and valley pan gasket.

[James777]

Guys

Thanks for the quick replies.

Recommend changing your VCG. Flush coolant and change expansion tank, if it shows early sign of cracks. Change the gasket on your lower oil pan if it shows leaks. Last but not the least, oil check valves and valley pan gasket.

What's the "VCG"?

[James777]

Is it the valve cover gasket?

[richB7S4]

Yes.

[James777]

Is the valve cover gasket the same thing as a rocker head gasket?

[richB7S4]

This DIY. http://www.cuccarogarage.com/diy-aud...cover-gaskets/

[James777]

This DIY. http://www.cuccarogarage.com/diy-aud...cover-gaskets/

Thanks richB7S4. We are talking about the same thing.

[AllroadMass]

Gents

Looking for some help please from you knowledgeable S4 people. Cars going in for annual service and I'm going to have the garage change the alternator belt, relay roller and tensioner assembly plus fit a 034 Motorsport snub mount. Is there anything else that should be looked at from a preventative maintenance point of view when the front bumper is off?

Any comments or advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

James

How much are they charging for the work??