QUOTE(kadajawi @ Jun 25 2014, 08:48 AM)
I was just giving an example. I don't own an Audi, and it could be different for different engines. Didn't VW at some point switched back to timing belts? In any case all I wanted to say was that there is probably a reason for that high quotation. 60k should be a major one, that pricing might be justified (though it does sound a bit high to me).
I think those using engine before the currect EA888 series do use timing belt, not chain.
BTW its not a hard fact that timing chain in superior to timing belt.
For example :
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Mercedes used to adopt duplex timing chain in its M111 series of 4 cycliders engines, the last being 2300 cc Kompressor from 2002-2004. Then in 2004 they introduced M271 1800cc Kompressor engine which is extended to the recently retired 1800cc direct inject turbo, but this M271 engine is using singlex (non duplex chain). All Merc owners must change their timing chain plus tensioner at below 100,000 km. Many did not know the problem and the non duplex chain is not robust enough and "extend" over time, slip on the tensioner, bend the valve etc it was a nightmare for many
So, sometime belt is not worse, at least the users are mindful to go and change in when it hits 80,000 km
QUOTE(Matrix @ Jun 25 2014, 08:58 AM)
7K?? Can you tell what they replace?
It's probably cheaper to push your car off the cliff, claim insurance and use the 7K for downpayment for another new car!!!
Are you making a joke ?
If everyone thinks like you, then many BMW owners will push their car off cliff
Or most conti car owners
This post has been edited by amdxp: Jun 25 2014, 09:57 AM 
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