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Car Forum / Audi Cars / September 2007

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1999 Audi A6

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manishlal0912@gmail.com - 07 Sep 2007 17:34 GMT
I recently bought a 99 AUDI a6 with 68K miles on it. I was just
reading thru this discussion forum, it it time to get my timing belt
changed? and if yes whats the price to get it changed; i live in
Seattle
Tony - 08 Sep 2007 03:38 GMT
> I recently bought a 99 AUDI a6 with 68K miles on it. I was just
> reading thru this discussion forum, it it time to get my timing belt
> changed? and if yes whats the price to get it changed; i live in
> Seattle
>
>  
Yes.

Timing belts should be changes on a mileage interval which you are near
with your V6

OR ...

based on a duration of four or five years maximum. You have
significantly passed that point and are driving on borrowed time. The
risk - you loose your engine abruptly and the car dies in traffic.
Repair costs will probably run more than you car is currently worth.

Having the job done at an Audi dealer will probably run $1,200 to $1,600.

You might save some money going to an independent Audi mechanic. Do NOT
take it to any mechanic. Be sure to check with other local Audi owners
to find the name of a reputable Audi mechanic. An independent might cost
under $1,000.

The job requires changing a number of parts other than the timing belt
itself. The failure can also be caused by a failed water pump or belt
tensioner pulley. As long as they are taking it appart it is strongly
recommended to replace the thermostat and a few assorted seals. It will
also require replacing the engine coolant which must be the recommended
Audi coolant.

It is not cheap but a lot less than the alternative.
Dale Webler - 08 Sep 2007 05:31 GMT
I have a 99 A6Q.  Service for the timing belt, tensioner and water pump is
recommended at 70K intervals.  As the previous responder indicated, it won't
be cheap.  Throw in service on ball joints, cv ends and boots, plus other
sundry susprnsion parts plus the regular maintenance intervals and over a
short period of time, this car will, in maintenace costs alone, be your
second most traumatic hit to your wallet behind maintaining your house (if
you own one).  Hopefully you chose this car because of it's handling,
styling, and general feel.  These are the only reasons one would (as I have)
invest so much into a depreciating asset.

>I recently bought a 99 AUDI a6 with 68K miles on it. I was just
> reading thru this discussion forum, it it time to get my timing belt
> changed? and if yes whats the price to get it changed; i live in
> Seattle
Mark - 10 Sep 2007 11:12 GMT
>I recently bought a 99 AUDI a6 with 68K miles on it. I was just
>reading thru this discussion forum, it it time to get my timing belt
>changed? and if yes whats the price to get it changed; i live in
>Seattle

Do it!  Also get the tensioner and water pump replaced as these are
problematic on this model.

M
City Motors - 26 Sep 2007 21:05 GMT
http://www.citymotorsinc.com/

> I recently bought a 99 AUDI a6 with 68K miles on it. I was just
> reading thru this discussion forum, it it time to get my timing belt
> changed? and if yes whats the price to get it changed; i live in
> Seattle
 
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