The dreaded has arrived

[tonyredmond]

cambelt is due, love to take it to doug at Mrc but miles a away, could a decent mechanic do it
or am i running into trouble,my friend is a excellent mech or is it only specialists. apart from
the normal , what else should i change whilst the engines out,wheres the best place for parts,
etc ,any advice please.

[PJC]

I had mine done on the S3 by 4rings, good job and price too. They also offer a mobile service.
http://www.4rings.co.uk/

[tonyredmond]

thanks paul ill give them a call

[Maximo]

There is no need to take the engine out to change the cambelt, where did you get that from? The front has to come off but that's about it. Any good mechanic should be able to do the job but I'd only be willing to let the likes of Camberly Audi, MRC or Unit20 do it. If I recall aren't AMD down your part of the world? Maybe work trying them.

[Shoppinit]

I have seen this job butchered by Audi - belt changed with tippex, camshafts end mashed. Shocking. A good mechanic could do it, but you need the right tools.

[rossi46]

How about QST in Haywards Heath ? They're not a million miles away and should anything go wrong down the line, you've a far better chance of a decent back-up/support

[grizz]

Make sure they use the correct locking tools ....I had another car last week that had been tipex marked ....

[Mr V10]

I was very pleased with Unit 20, both price/service and quality of work.

[crazybees]

Hi Tony,

MRC ain't that far away, 5 mins from the M40. I've recently been in to Doug, had belt and all the bits done, aswell as the gearbox oiled & serviced. Considering all the butchers & stealers out there, IMHO I'd rather make the extra effort and get it seen and worked on by the best in the business.

[yorkrs6+]

I was very pleased with Unit 20, both price/service and quality of work.

+1

[chunky79]

Hi Tony,

MRC ain't that far away, 5 mins from the M40. I've recently been in to Doug, had belt and all the bits done, aswell as the gearbox oiled & serviced. Considering all the butchers & stealers out there, IMHO I'd rather make the extra effort and get it seen and worked on by the best in the business.

MRC do an oil and filter change during it too

[monoi]

I can recommend Amd Essex, near Lakeside.

[Shoppinit]

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