[SpeedracerIndy]

I've done the timing belt on 2 Audi's. 4 hours max for both. I don't know why everyone gripes so much about it. Bumper off, swing radiator and a/c condenser out of the way and take the front of the engine apart. Once the bumper and radiator is off, access couldn't be better. I've replaced timing belts on two 4 cylinder transverse engines too, and I prefer the longitudinal Audi layout by far. The transverse 4 bangers are knuckle busters to work on.

The general consensus is to replace the belts on late model Audi's between 60,000 - 80,000 miles regardless of what the factory says. If you have the plastic water pump (can't remember years that applies to), be sure to replace that too. I think it's the water pump that usually causes the problems by breaking up and seizing the belt.