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2001 A6 2.5 TDI Cambelt

  • 21-10-2010 8:48pm
    #1
    lb1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭


    When is the cambelt on these models due for a change.
    And how are the high mileage ones holding up in peoples experiences?


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  • #2
    Tropheus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭✭Tropheus


    Every 80k miles or 5 years as per the handbook for my 2003 2.5TDi allroad.

    If you're getting a dealer to do it, price around, but prepare to pay. I tried a couple of independents down here, but they wouldn't do it as they didn't have the specialist tools.

    I eventually got it done in Walshe Motors in Belfast for around €500 including the auxilary belt and water pump which I would recommend you get done at the same time.


  • #3
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,594 ✭✭✭tossy


    Eugene walsh in belfast is very good,i would avoid a main dealer in favour of a good indie,while it's in getting done have them inspect the camshafts (x4) also these engines are notorious for cam shaft wear and ultimately camshaft failure leading to big bills,


  • #4
    ToxicPaddy
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,763 Mod ✭✭✭✭ToxicPaddy


    Have a look at the guys out in Dun Laoghaire, they used to be Jetstar who were VAG specialists from what I recall but they are now called Gerard Lee motors..

    I have used them a few times for jobs on my A6 and would recommend them.

    Not cheap but cheaper than a main dealer and know their stuff.

    By the way, I'm not associated with them in anyway, just giving my 2c :)

    Tox


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