Timing belt

[hunker7]

Timing belt service is coming up so just piling up a list of things that I can do while front end is off. So far I have; timing belt kit, waterpump, radiator, valve cover gaskets and chain tensioner pads... maybe valley gasket and knock sensors (plugs are crumbling away)

Anything else worth doing while at it?

[MikkiJayne]

The oil cooler pipe is made marginally easier by all that stuff being off, possibly the front crank seal, and the thermostat. Radiator thermo-switch while the radiator is off. You'll need new rubber mounts for the rad.

Genuine only for the thermostat, plus order a seal as it doesn't come with one.

Remember to order the o-rings for the gearbox oil cooler lines.

Aux belt and tensioners while you're in there. Probably also the fan pulley too as they're always a bit noisy by now.

[Ronin]

crank pulley seal £10 brand new from Audi. if it leaks all of what you are about to replace has to come off.

[hunker7]

Thanks guys, are these the correct parts I'm looking at?

[Ronin]

yes they are correct. additionally number 13 is a plastic piece that often naps and I hink you can get them made out of metal.

[hunker7]

Originally Posted by Ronin

yes they are correct. additionally number 13 is a plastic piece that often naps and I hink you can get them made out of metal.

Best place to get the o rings? eBay lists them for £46 each