Cambelt Relacement - When

4.2 V8 40v biturbo - 450 bhp
4.2 V8 40v biturbo - 480 bhp (plus)
Post Reply
HTS
Neutral
Posts: 42
Joined: Thu Jan 30, 2003 11:27 pm
Location: Northampton - someone has to live there

Cambelt Relacement - When

Post by HTS » Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:00 pm

When does the cambelt need replacing is it after 40K miles or 57K or 75K I've seen all these numbers in different places!!
Top
Balchy
2nd Gear
Posts: 135
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:04 pm

RE: Cambelt Relacement - When

Post by Balchy » Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:22 pm

Mine was approx 40k. Better safe than sorry. Certainly the main dealer who serviced it expected to do it, but I took it to Grizz!

Would have been a long and nervous 17k (35K! ) miles if I'd have gone for 57k or beyond !
Top
User avatar
grizz
Cruising
Posts: 4074
Joined: Sun May 30, 2004 9:40 pm
Location: Unit 20 0151 33 66 888

RE: Cambelt Relacement - When

Post by grizz » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:25 pm

I recommend 40,000 miles.
Unit 20
0151 3366888
The northwest's only dedicated 'RS' repair centre.
Image
http://www.facebook.com/pages/unit-20/104343529619713
Top
TIMSRS
2nd Gear
Posts: 214
Joined: Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:04 pm

RE: Cambelt Relacement - When

Post by TIMSRS » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:34 pm

Get theromostat & water pump changed at same time.
Top
User avatar
ecain63
Top Gear
Posts: 2066
Joined: Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:28 pm
Location: Bournemouth

RE: Cambelt Relacement - When

Post by ecain63 » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:03 pm

I think audi recommends every 40k.
Now Sold!

'03 Daytona Grey RS6 Avant.
Bilstein PSS9's - bloody amazing.
275 Vreds.
MRC custom map with TCU.
Miltek Resonated.
Hi Flow filters.
Piano inserts with natural leather.
19" 'Plus' (Grey) rims.
Pioneer Avic-D3 (to replace RNS-D) inc DVD, Nav, Ipod Movies, Bluetooth and much more.
Top
User avatar
MalcolmSu
4th Gear
Posts: 757
Joined: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:26 pm
Location: Falkirk, Scotland
Contact:
Contact MalcolmSu

Re: RE: Cambelt Relacement - When

Post by MalcolmSu » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:52 pm

grizz wrote:I recommend 40,000 miles.
by deduction again at 80k ??
Top
User avatar
grizz
Cruising
Posts: 4074
Joined: Sun May 30, 2004 9:40 pm
Location: Unit 20 0151 33 66 888

Re: RE: Cambelt Relacement - When

Post by grizz » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:03 pm

MalcolmSu wrote:
grizz wrote:I recommend 40,000 miles.
by deduction again at 80k ??
How did you come to that conclusion Mr Holmes........... :wink:
Unit 20
0151 3366888
The northwest's only dedicated 'RS' repair centre.
Image
http://www.facebook.com/pages/unit-20/104343529619713
Top
User avatar
MalcolmSu
4th Gear
Posts: 757
Joined: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:26 pm
Location: Falkirk, Scotland
Contact:
Contact MalcolmSu

RE: Re: RE: Cambelt Relacement - When

Post by MalcolmSu » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:06 pm

just checkin! :)
Top
deanobeano
3rd Gear
Posts: 331
Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:12 pm

RE: Re: RE: Cambelt Relacement - When

Post by deanobeano » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:41 pm

So 40k and very (is it) 4 years, for us low mileage types (or is it every 3)?
08 Prius (saving money)
RS6+ (spending money)
Top
User avatar
grizz
Cruising
Posts: 4074
Joined: Sun May 30, 2004 9:40 pm
Location: Unit 20 0151 33 66 888

RE: Re: RE: Cambelt Relacement - When

Post by grizz » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:42 pm

4 years..
Unit 20
0151 3366888
The northwest's only dedicated 'RS' repair centre.
Image
http://www.facebook.com/pages/unit-20/104343529619713
Top
Post Reply

Return to “RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot], srichards, steve2003rs6 and 84 guests