Audi A3 timing belt

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Tue 13 Jun 2006 20:49
Audi A3 timing belt - Edinburgh andy
I would be grateful if anyone could advise me how often a cam belt should be replaced on an Audi A3, 1.6L 1998 model.

My mother has a 98 model with 36k on the clock.

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Tue 13 Jun 2006 21:38
Audi A3 timing belt - Dynamic Dave
every 4yrs /40,000 miles (whichever comes soonest) isn't it?

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Tue 13 Jun 2006 22:04
Audi A3 timing belt - Peter D
If your name really suggerst you are in Edinburgh then Get Jack Walkers VW Audi Indi specialist to change it at competive pricing. Old Turnhouse Road down from the Maybury. Regards Peter
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Wed 14 Jun 2006 21:43
Audi A3 timing belt - Edinburgh andy
Many thanks. Thats not far away from me.

I was wondering if you know the consequences of broken timing belt in the Audi A3 1.6L 98 engine. Would a broken belt damage the pistons and valves??? or is there sufficient clearance.

I would also be greatful for any advice on fuel filters on the aforementioned model of car. The Audi book didnt mention anything about changing the fuel filter and consequently had never been changed - until 2 days ago- when it sprung a leak. At intervals -time and millage - would you recommend changing the fuel filter.

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Wed 14 Jun 2006 23:33
Audi A3 timing belt - solara
I had a friend with the car ask the same question, and it was every 80Kmiles. Not sure what the time limit is though. I wouldnt like to risk it over 5 years between timing belt swaps, if mileage is low.
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Wed 14 Jun 2006 23:44
Audi A3 timing belt - bell boy
if this car has not had the belt done then mother is pushing boat out very far in my opinion and engine will be wrecked if it lets go
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Thu 15 Jun 2006 00:09
Audi A3 timing belt - DavidHM
Not that it's generally possible to disagree with oldman but I agree with him this time too on the timing belt.

Personally I'd do the fuel filter every major service (which I think is two years/20k miles on this car). Only £6 for the part from Euro and probably not much labour at all.
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Thu 15 Jun 2006 09:30
Audi A3 timing belt - Peter D
This is an interference angine and the damage done would ber circa £1200-£1500. Get the belt changed. The fuel filter is not usually changed until the 80K mark but I have seen a few which corroded clips and even corroded cannisters so I would change every 6 or 7 years. Fuel these days is pretty clean. Regards Peter
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