"European auto specialist " means nothing to me, and sadly, dealership also means nothing to me. It helps if they know the newer TDI and are meticulous. Doesn't matter what they work on, they can work on Hondas or Chevys. Experience helps but I think the underlying qualities matter more - if they are meticulous and if they can follow the instructions on this site, they should have no problems.
Cost to replace timing belt
What is a fair cost to replace the timing belt? 2004 TDI.
Jeff
Jeff
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Thank you for your response. Yes, that's exactly why I posted looking for other options. I don't have a "comfort level" with either shop I've listed and am hoping to find someone of quality from referrals.
btw, Chitty - lovely xenforo site! I also admin n xF forum. Ours is a new PC support site. We are so very pleased with the xF software.
btw, Chitty - lovely xenforo site! I also admin n xF forum. Ours is a new PC support site. We are so very pleased with the xF software.
aka CRAP = Chinese Replacement Auto Parts.Don't buy super super cheap parts because they'll be the made in China ones...
The local European auto specialist, with a raft of BMW/Mercedes/VW/Porshe autos out front turned down a timing belt change for me.....because they would have a steep learning curve to get it right and they weren't prepared to go through all that 'learning' .
So...I did the 'learning' personally and it very well with the solid help found on this web site.
So...I did the 'learning' personally and it very well with the solid help found on this web site.
Yes, that would be the one. I'm very familiar with them as my ex was one of their lead mechanics for years. I had hoped things had changed. Thanks for the info, @shuswap .The local European auto specialist, with a raft of BMW/Mercedes/VW/Porshe autos out front turned down a timing belt change for me.....because they would have a steep learning curve to get it right and they weren't prepared to go through all that 'learning' .
So...I did the 'learning' personally and it very well with the solid help found on this web site.
I'm okay with minor things like oil changes, and will tackle refilling the AdBlue and the changing DSG fluid change myself. But I'm hesitant to try the timing belt without an experienced guide.
Unfortunately, there don't seem to be any Guru's in the central Iowa area. I would highly recommend JasonTDR in Madison Wi. http://www.jasontdr.com/ It's a bit of a drive, but I am pretty sure the cost will be much less than the dealership, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that the job was done right with quality parts.Yes, that would be the one. I'm very familiar with them as my ex was one of their lead mechanics for years. I had hoped things had changed. Thanks for the info, @shuswap .
I'm okay with minor things like oil changes, and will tackle refilling the AdBlue and the changing DSG fluid change myself. But I'm hesitant to try the timing belt without an experienced guide.
Mishkaya
Yes, finding a reliable TDI tech often means scheduling a road trip, but... people like Jason are certainly worth the effort!
Yuri
Yuri
I did my own for around $400
I would love to achieve cost savings like that, but without an experienced person to guide me, I believe driving to a Guru or visiting the dealership are my only options.I did my own for around $400
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