So need to replace the timing chain on the 2014 Q7 TFSI. Got a quote for 5K in parts and 5K in labor. Anyone else replaced this on the said SUV? its damn expensive.
what should i do? Any other german car specialist shop I should be calling?
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So need to replace the timing chain on the 2014 Q7 TFSI. Got a quote for 5K in parts and 5K in labor. Anyone else replaced this on the said SUV? its damn expensive.
what should i do? Any other german car specialist shop I should be calling?
cheers
I thought "the Audi timing chain" was an issue in their 4.2L V8's...
Am I wrong, or is it also "common" on these engines?
This one has the 3.0 V6 superchaged eng. Its pretty loose since its making ticking/clicking sound.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Get a quote from TuneDub.
Make sure you do the tensioner and guides and anything else that is cheap to replace while you're already paying for labor to pull the engine. $10K seems high but see what TuneDub says - their price will give you a better indication of what's fair.
It's common on every audi engine ever. Yes, seriously.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Yeah, the 3.0T is notorious for it. One of the reasons I got rid of my S4.
OP talk to Tunedub if you haven't. Their prices are very competitive and they specialize in VW/Audi. I think you want to consider doing supercharger oil and thermostat while they have everything torn apart, IIRC.
A timing chain is $5k in parts?
I understand the labour bit, but wtf is the chain and tensioner made of?
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That's probably an Audi Dealer's part cost so 100+% markup. Parts are around $1500 USD IIRC.
Must be one hell of a chain
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Do anyone say talk to George at tunedub yet… haha. Anything Audi/vw should always go to George for great service and competitive pricing.
This will save you ~$3k.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...6e109218ackt2/
Now just find the labor.
You can be done for ~$5k ish all in i'm sure.
Call Tunedub.
Also check with Midtown Motors.
Yeah, go talk to George. Honest guy and he took care of my S4 for the final year that I had it.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
This. I chalk it up as early adaptor and bad luck. I lost 2 thermostats during warranty period.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
It's not really attributable to either one; IIRC they just have a really poor housing design on the water pump and it's basically a wear item. My S4 was a b8.5, so not even close to the beginning of the production of that engine.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Holy fack what a disaster. My boss told me he had a Q7 and would never own an Audi again. I have a Q5 with a 2.0 but its a 2015 so I think i dodged the issue... knock on wood. Shitty deal for OP
My wife wants an Audi. This thread is giving me a lot of reasons to run away from that brand.
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I feel like their 2.0T's must be decent by now. Its been in every VW product since 2010 for christs sakeThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
lol I had that 2.0 in my 07 GTI and the timing belts and water pumps were nightmares back then too
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Don't talk to George at Tunedub then, you might be disappointedThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Do go onThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote