Well, the story gets better.....
The car had clearly not been timed properly when the last belt was fitted.
It is noticably more lively now and even sounds more growly!
I looked at the invoice again for the previous timing belt change. Parts include the belt itself, oil, plugs, engine flush etc, but no mention of a water pump or therm or related gaskets.
In fact A-for Audi bought the kit of parts to do the belt which I think includes other parts like tensioners etc and costs about £300. I think the previous lot just bought a belt- for £67.80, as that's all they charged out.
Also, clearly they haven't fitted the timing belt spot-on, because the thing now runs better.
Company to avoid (if they're still trading) is Nitro Performance of Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
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