A6 shape Audi 100 2.3 5cyl Cam Belt

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Thu 13 May 2004 16:38
A6 shape Audi 100 2.3 5cyl Cam Belt - Mapmaker
Not a DIY job, as pulley nut done up to several hundred lbft.

This is the AAR engine.

So I've rung a few places for a quotation - which is pushing towards what I paid for the car at about 300-500. So a few questions:

1. The tensioner. Nobody seems to do these, so it has to be original Audi at £120 or so. How necessary is it to replace the tensioner as well. One mechanic said 'only if it's making a noise'.

2. The waterpump. One garage quoted for its replacement, another didn't and didn't seem to think it necessary. Necessary? Or not?

Thanks!

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Thu 20 May 2004 11:12
A6 shape Audi 100 2.3 5cyl Cam Belt - Mapmaker
Somebody must know... please?
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Thu 20 May 2004 13:30
A6 shape Audi 100 2.3 5cyl Cam Belt - mark999
I would always replace the cambelt and tensioner at the same time
If the waterpump is cambelt driven replace that also if it siezes
its a snapped cambelt and cylinder head damage.

Try eurocarparts or gsf for parts
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Thu 20 May 2004 14:30
A6 shape Audi 100 2.3 5cyl Cam Belt - DL
I'll check on the tensioner this afternoon.

Water pump? False economy not to change it IMO......
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Thu 20 May 2004 23:28
A6 shape Audi 100 2.3 5cyl Cam Belt - DL
Yep, Quinton Hazel do a belt and tensioner kit - QBK290 IIRC....
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