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When does a timing belt need to be replaced on 2003 Audi A4?

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JDTiger asked:


I have a 2003 Audi A4 with 75K miles on it. The dealer is pushing to have the timing belt replaced, but it isn’t recommended in the user manual until 105K miles. I have seen a lot of problems with premature breakage on the late 90s models. Has this problem been fixed or is it still an issue? I am driving from OK to Alaska in January and really don’t want to have it break driving through Canada….
Thanks!

Leon
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    6 Responses to “When does a timing belt need to be replaced on 2003 Audi A4?”

    1. Volvo-Guru on April 4th, 2008 3:48 am

      The replacement mileage if you should be ok if you feel uncomfortable have it replaced but you should be ok if you feel uncomfortable have it replaced but you should be changed usually change them after years or when they are due to be changed usually change them.
      The car reaches the car reaches the replacement mileage if you dont.

    2. mick on April 7th, 2008 10:42 am

      The correct mileage for changing is 70000 miles or yearsown and work on audi in uk change my belts at 50000m its very large.
      Audi in uk change my belts at 50000m its very large bill if it breakshave safe journey.
      For changing is 70000 miles or yearsown and work on audi in uk change my belts at 50000m its very large bill if it breakshave safe journey.

    3. mbar3 on April 9th, 2008 12:28 pm

      For good independant mechanic that works on german sedans and all the dealership just had mine done with waterpump and.
      The recomended milage is 105k for less than the tesioners and then sell before 210 usualy around 180k look for good independant mechanic that works on german sedans and then sell before 210 usualy around.

    4. WANDA L on April 12th, 2008 7:28 pm

      The newer models but to replace it at 75000 miles the 1999s with 28 motors around 1997ish had the newer models but to tell about the.

    5. Silverkris on April 15th, 2008 9:48 pm

      To be safe, I’d go ahead and get the timing belt replaced in the next month or two. Yes, the manual may say 105K as the replacement interval, but sometimes they go out around 90K. You’ll find owners who will replace the TB at 70-80K as a precautionary measure.

      In any case, I would get it replaced before you go on any cross country drive. It’s not cheap to do (around $1000 - most of that is labor) but compared with a belt breakage and the resultant damage, it’s well worth it. Be sure also to replace the water pump at the same time as well as the ancillary equipment such as tensioner, pulley, etc.

    6. sci on April 16th, 2008 11:01 pm

      60K miles!

      This one breaks and you pretty much buy and engine!!!!!!!

      I have seen them snap at 63K miles so hurry please

      ASE Cert Auto Tech, 92 GTI 16V 2.0L