A4 2.5tdi Quattro

[gjb0535]

Hi

I have just purchased an A4 2.5tdi Quattro 1998.

Is this the 150bhp or 180bhp model.

What is the frequency of the timing belt.

Thanks

[Greengoblin]

I think the older ones are 150 bhp, at least I hope so, cos my one certainly doesn't feel like 180 .

Can't help with the frequency question though, sorry.

[adamss24]

Hi, 98 a4 2.5 tdi are 150 Bhp and if you dont have a proof when the cambelt its been done, i suggest you do it ASAP. This will set you over 2000 pounds if it breaks ! I can replace the belts for you for about half price of what dealers charge ! I fit Contitech cambelt kits, new uprated Meyle water pumps, new pump belt and tensioner, Contitech aux. and AC belts. You also get a fresh coolant fill and a diagnostic check, all from 300 quid fitted !

[gjb0535]

Thanks for that.

Your offer of a new timing belt is tempting. Problem is I am in Fife.

For info the car has a full Audi service history (Camerons Perth) till 2005. The book is stamped 77K on June 03 with a new timing belt shown as been fitted.

[jimat57]

Hi, took my 99 2.5 TDi to an independant service centre in 2006 for an oil service, with the mileage on 45,000, they said cam belt mileage now 60,000 mls or 4 years whichever comes, first. Did not have work done but it worried me as car 7 years old but service book for 2.5 TDi says 80,000 mls so well under for mileage. In 2007 our local Audi dealer offered cam belt changes on E Bay at reduced price, so had work done plus all belts and water pump, came to just under £600 with warranty for 2 years. I requested the old belts for examination and found them to be in very good condition. A relative of mine took his 1.9 TDi PD A4 for cambelt at 59,000 miles and 5 years old and belt was very worn. I believe the PD engines have invoked a lot of the cam belt problems with the PD system giving the cam belt a lot more work to do.