Air Cleaner – clean housing, replace filter element l 55K only: except Audi Q7 4.2L and A8 6.0L l 35K only: A8 6.0L only; 75K only: Audi Q7 4.2L, A8 6.0L only; 115K only: A8 6.0L only Ribbed V Belt and Tensioner – check condition and replace if necessary l Audi R8 only l Audi Q7 3.6L, A8 6.0L, Audi R8 only Ribbed V Belt – replace l The 4.2 liter 40 valve V8 engine was used in several Audi A6, S6, RS6, A8, and S8 models. The 40V V8 engine is driven by a timing belt system which links the cylinder heads, camshafts, and crankshaft to run in sync. This Audi A8 timing belt system consists of a wear resistant, high strength, corded/molded rubber timing belt (a.k.a. toothed belt). replace filter First at 55,000 miles and thereafter every 60,000 miles Except RS5, TTS, S6, S7, RS7, A8 3.0L TFSI, A8 3.0L TDI, A8 4.0 TFSI * Note: This interval includes the S8 4.0L V8 TFSI engine. Air filter - Clean housing and replace filter First at 15,000 miles and thereafter every 20,000 miles RS 5 only AWD clutch - Change oil (if equipped) Audi A8 Timing Belt Replacement. is between. $2,007. and. $2,288. . Labor costs are estimated between $693 and $874 while parts are priced between $1,314 and $1,414. Your location and vehicle may affect the price of Timing Belt Replacement. To get an estimate in your area, use our Fair Price Estimator: Good afternoon Guru's. I am new this posting stuff, but I have an 08 audi A5 coupe 3.0 TDI before that I had the A6 Allroad on 07 plate. I knew that the allroad had a timing chain and thought that 2015 Q7 Timing Chain/Tensioner. 2015 Audi Q7, upon cold start the timing chain grinds for a split second until pressure is build up on tensioner. Not a single problem with the vehicle, ever, until now. Above and beyond on recorded monthly and major maintenance. bEUnT1. service intervals on them are every ~100k miles. while you're getting them done, i'd suggest swapping out a bunch of your gaskets and maybe your thermostat housing, clutch etc. anything else that may need help. Its recommended to have strong skills to be taking apart the top end like you must do to swap in new chains.. If you can find a place to do a timing belt job on an Audi for $800 I want to know because the cheapest at the dealership is a 1.8T for about $2K. The new 2.0 TFSI 4-bangers in the B8 A4s have the timing chain in the front. – replace at 35,000 miles (55,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 30,000 miles (45,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first l 35K only: 2.0L TFSI Flex Fuel engines only Power Steering Fluid – check, add if necessary l A8, Q7 only Air Cleaner – clean housing, replace filter element With the radiator removed you can remove the timing belt covers and bask in the glory of the audi clockwork. Remove the Serp Belt. Remove the Tensioner. Remove the torque Dampener (looks like motor mount) set the car to TDC and Install the T40005 Cam Lock Bar. Remove the crank pulley. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain. Audi A8. Model Year. Engine. Belt / Chain. 1994 - 2002. 2.8 V6. timing belt. 3.7 V8. That I leaving knowing the car is good for that area for at least another 100,000 kms. A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion - 4.2 D3 Timing Belt vs Timing Chain - I'm still researching for my first Audi A8. Now, from what I know, 2007 + the 4.2 went to a timing chain and previous were timing belt. Besides longevity/durability that come from a

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