3.2 timing chain job labor costs?

[Toddyp2004]

Hey guys I’m just wondering how much a timing chain replacement job would run me through Audi. I was going to do it myself but I just don’t have the time. The car has 176k on it and I don’t think it’s been done. Also what’s the replace intervals on these?

[Gosser]

In for responses too. This is a motor out affair right?

[dalmation53]

Around $1800 to $2200

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[Audidrew99]

Is the timing chain on the front of the engine on the 3.2's? Or the rear like the 4.2?

[dalmation53]

Is the timing chain on the front of the engine on the 3.2's? Or the rear like the 4.2?

3.2 if i recall is front

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[vce1232000]

3.2 if i recall is front

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ROASTED ...... Shouldnt answer a you dont know the answer to. Google next time

[dalmation53]

ROASTED ...... Shouldnt answer a you dont know the answer to. Google next time

I couldn't understand what you said you type like a female with all the emojis. You mad bro? That's why i said if i recall heres the meaning if you don't know.
This is a phrase that you say*when*you're trying to*remember*something, but you're not sure that you're remembering it*correctly


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[vce1232000]

I couldn't understand what you said you type like a female with all the emojis. You mad bro? [/URL]

Never mad . You not smart enough to make me even come close . But I do find you very amusing ...

[Nollywood]

Chain assemblies are at the rear, as in 079 V8 engines.

[Axis]

Chain assemblies are at the rear, as in 079 V8 engines.

3/4 of the part # for the chain job start with 079, they do share alot.

We dont call them mini 4.2 for nothing haha

Currently doing one

[Toddyp2004]

Yeah it’s in the rear. If it were in the front I’d have had it done. If anyone has done it does the engine absolutely have to come out or would taking the trans out give me enough room. I do have two lifts in my garage so I wouldn’t be working off the ground

[Nollywood]

Yeah it’s in the rear. If it were in the front I’d have had it done. If anyone has done it does the engine absolutely have to come out or would taking the trans out give me enough room. I do have two lifts in my garage so I wouldn’t be working off the ground

I would pull both, and separate the assemblies on the bench.

You could do the chains with just the trans pulled, leaving the motor in the car. But do you honestly wish to be working in such a tight space, with very little sideways room?

[EvolutionArmory]

You’re going to want to drop the motor. If you have a lift maybe you should just drop the whole motor, tranny and subframe all together and separate the transmission on the ground.

[JayDog747]

Hey guys I’m just wondering how much a timing chain replacement job would run me through Audi. I was going to do it myself but I just don’t have the time. The car has 176k on it and I don’t think it’s been done. Also what’s the replace intervals on these?

What problem are you having with the motor?

[Toddyp2004]

What problem are you having with the motor?

No problems just a preventative maintenance thing. It runs great but has 180k on it and I don’t think it’s ever been done. The second owner said he hadn’t had it changed and I can’t recall how many miles it had on it when he bought the car

[JayDog747]

Save your money. The chains do not need to be replaced.

[a4lownslow]

Like said above save your money.. the 3.2 engines do not have a high rate of catastrophic failure like the 4.2. Having done both a few times, when the 3.2’s have timing issues it’s the upper tensioners which are easily replaced engine in the car. Haven’t done it in awhile but maybe took 6-8 hours to do upper tensioners bank 1 & 2.

Edit: I did the repairs on an a6 3.2 larger engine bay, but I believe upper tensioners should still be doable on the a4 engine in.


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