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How many hours labour should a timing belt/water pump change be on a 3.7 V8?
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Following the destruction of my D2 S8 gearbox about 4 months into ownership (boo hoo, it will live again!) I am looking for a cheap way back into shorter-term D2 ownership. So question. How long should this job take to be done properly? I haven't priced the parts up yet, I'm just looking for an idea so I do not get ripped off. I know this is a four-figure job btw.
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2002 D2 S8 - Avus Silver, Valcona red leather, Dark Myrtle wood inserts, Heated rear seats, Heated windscreen, Auto dim rear view mirror, Bose, Xenon Plus, Servotronic, Extended leather, Heat & UV Reflective glass & Ski hatch. Gearbox went bang but she's sleeping safely away. |
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However, this does NOT include replacing anything else like tensioners or pulleys. If there is anyone on here who could give a more accurate time, it's likely to be MJ, who can probably do it with her eyes closed.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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Thanks both, looks like I've got what I need now
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2002 D2 S8 - Avus Silver, Valcona red leather, Dark Myrtle wood inserts, Heated rear seats, Heated windscreen, Auto dim rear view mirror, Bose, Xenon Plus, Servotronic, Extended leather, Heat & UV Reflective glass & Ski hatch. Gearbox went bang but she's sleeping safely away. |
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Odd as it may seem, I've never done just a timing belt on a D2. Usually I take the engine & box out and do chain tensioners, oil leaks, and the plastic oil cooler pipe all together.
That said, if everything comes apart ok it should easily be done in a day. The most likely challenges would be seized bumper or front panel bolts - a bumper bolt can take half a day to solve on its own. I'll be doing General Vod's belt and oil cooler pipe with the engine in after Christmas though so I will report back |
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