Hi,
I need to have the timing belt replaced on my 2001 A4 1.8T Q (duing my
last oil change and cehckup, the dealership suggested so after
inspecting it). Am thinking about buying the kit myself and having the
job done at a local Audi shop instead of going to the dealership (that
saves me a few hundred dollars for this job).
This is first time I am doing it this way, so wondering if
blauparts.com is a good place to buy the kit ?
If not, are there any other good/reliable places online where I can get
genuine Audi parts ?
Also, any suggestions for Audi mechanics in the California bay area
would be much appreciated.

Thanks guys,
girish.

 

"girish" wrote
> This is first time I am doing it this way, so wondering if
> blauparts.com is a good place to buy the kit ?

They're fine. www.purems.com is also very good. www.ecstuning.com has
good prices, but they tend to screw up the orders and send you the wrong
parts once in a while.

Pete

 

"girish" wrote
> This is first time I am doing it this way, so wondering if
> blauparts.com is a good place to buy the kit ?

They're fine. www.purems.com is also very good. www.ecstuning.com has
good prices, but they tend to screw up the orders and send you the wrong
parts once in a while.

Pete

 

"girish" wrote
> This is first time I am doing it this way, so wondering if
> blauparts.com is a good place to buy the kit ?

They're fine. www.purems.com is also very good. www.ecstuning.com has
good prices, but they tend to screw up the orders and send you the wrong
parts once in a while.

Pete

 

Appreciate the prompt response Pete, thanks !

I checked ecstuning.com and there were three categories of the ECS
Tuning ultimate timing belt kit:
1. ECS Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- AEB & ATW Engine Codes Only
2. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Early VIN AWM Engine Codes
(Fits up to VIN #8d 1 042 384 on AMW engine codes) and
3. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Late VIN AWM Engine Codes (Fits
from VIN #8d 1 042 385 on AMW engine codes)

My VIN ends as A 003 278, not sure which one to choose here.
If you can, could you point me to the right one here ?

Thanks,
girish.

Pete wrote:
> "girish" wrote
> > This is first time I am doing it this way, so wondering if
> > blauparts.com is a good place to buy the kit ?
>
> They're fine. www.purems.com is also very good. www.ecstuning.com has
> good prices, but they tend to screw up the orders and send you the wrong
> parts once in a while.
>
> Pete

 

Appreciate the prompt response Pete, thanks !

I checked ecstuning.com and there were three categories of the ECS
Tuning ultimate timing belt kit:
1. ECS Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- AEB & ATW Engine Codes Only
2. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Early VIN AWM Engine Codes
(Fits up to VIN #8d 1 042 384 on AMW engine codes) and
3. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Late VIN AWM Engine Codes (Fits
from VIN #8d 1 042 385 on AMW engine codes)

My VIN ends as A 003 278, not sure which one to choose here.
If you can, could you point me to the right one here ?

Thanks,
girish.

Pete wrote:
> "girish" wrote
> > This is first time I am doing it this way, so wondering if
> > blauparts.com is a good place to buy the kit ?
>
> They're fine. www.purems.com is also very good. www.ecstuning.com has
> good prices, but they tend to screw up the orders and send you the wrong
> parts once in a while.
>
> Pete

 

Appreciate the prompt response Pete, thanks !

I checked ecstuning.com and there were three categories of the ECS
Tuning ultimate timing belt kit:
1. ECS Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- AEB & ATW Engine Codes Only
2. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Early VIN AWM Engine Codes
(Fits up to VIN #8d 1 042 384 on AMW engine codes) and
3. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Late VIN AWM Engine Codes (Fits
from VIN #8d 1 042 385 on AMW engine codes)

My VIN ends as A 003 278, not sure which one to choose here.
If you can, could you point me to the right one here ?

Thanks,
girish.

Pete wrote:
> "girish" wrote
> > This is first time I am doing it this way, so wondering if
> > blauparts.com is a good place to buy the kit ?
>
> They're fine. www.purems.com is also very good. www.ecstuning.com has
> good prices, but they tend to screw up the orders and send you the wrong
> parts once in a while.
>
> Pete

 

"girish" wrote
> I checked ecstuning.com and there were three categories of the ECS
> Tuning ultimate timing belt kit:
> 1. ECS Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- AEB & ATW Engine Codes Only
> 2. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Early VIN AWM Engine Codes
> (Fits up to VIN #8d 1 042 384 on AMW engine codes) and
> 3. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Late VIN AWM Engine Codes (Fits
> from VIN #8d 1 042 385 on AMW engine codes)
>
> My VIN ends as A 003 278, not sure which one to choose here.
> If you can, could you point me to the right one here ?

My guess is that you fall under #2, but you might want to give them a call
just to be sure.

Pete

 

"girish" wrote
> I checked ecstuning.com and there were three categories of the ECS
> Tuning ultimate timing belt kit:
> 1. ECS Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- AEB & ATW Engine Codes Only
> 2. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Early VIN AWM Engine Codes
> (Fits up to VIN #8d 1 042 384 on AMW engine codes) and
> 3. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Late VIN AWM Engine Codes (Fits
> from VIN #8d 1 042 385 on AMW engine codes)
>
> My VIN ends as A 003 278, not sure which one to choose here.
> If you can, could you point me to the right one here ?

My guess is that you fall under #2, but you might want to give them a call
just to be sure.

Pete

 

"girish" wrote
> I checked ecstuning.com and there were three categories of the ECS
> Tuning ultimate timing belt kit:
> 1. ECS Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- AEB & ATW Engine Codes Only
> 2. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Early VIN AWM Engine Codes
> (Fits up to VIN #8d 1 042 384 on AMW engine codes) and
> 3. ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit- Late VIN AWM Engine Codes (Fits
> from VIN #8d 1 042 385 on AMW engine codes)
>
> My VIN ends as A 003 278, not sure which one to choose here.
> If you can, could you point me to the right one here ?

My guess is that you fall under #2, but you might want to give them a call
just to be sure.

Pete