In most cases, a timing belt kit will run between $100 -350. Labor on most timing belts is between 3-5 hours, putting your total cost between $400 -1,000. Remember, do not opt for a “just the belt” replacement. While the cost is cheaper, the chances of further failure increase significantly. If the water pump is being done at the same time The average price of a 2007 Audi A8 timing belt replacement can vary depending on location. Get a free detailed estimate for a timing belt replacement in your area from KBB.com Car Values Timing belt replacement for Audi A7: £538 - £845: MOT for Audi A7: £29 - £45: Car service for Audi A7: £165 - £259: Front brake pads replacement for Audi A7: £93 - £146: Rear brake pads replacement for Audi A7: £115 - £180: Front brake discs replacement for Audi A7: £201 - £315: Brake discs and pads replacement (rear) for Audi A7 3.2 engine - Timing chain problem description step 1 - 3.2 article beginning of the diagnostic part 1 Beginning of the diagnostic procedure we put on the diagnostic computer and compare the actual reading of the cam adjusters to specification. we watch to see how far the ecu adjust the timing retard and advance. we scan the ecu for dtc's and if we find a cam position code and a correlation Posts: 12,671. Likes: 0. Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts. T stat and waterpump have been issues on all b8/8,5 S4s although the WP issue was predominantly a 2010-2011 issue. 2013 was the first yr for electronic steering. Many complained about lack of feel. Audi came up with a fix for it. Also there has been a design problem that leaves the IC Stupid Timing Chain Tensioner Pads. I finally got around to changing the half moon seal and cam chain tensioner gasket on my 2000 A6 yesterday. It was a PITA trying to replace them using just a cam chain tensioner tool and without completely dismantling the front of my engine but, by far, it was still easier than the latter. View community ranking. I have a 2014 Audi A7 3.0 SC. Never had an issue with the vehicle until I went into the service center because my “add 1 qt of oil, ok to drive” light came on. About a day after I noticed a small clanking noise, not like a piston knock but like a timing belt, except it is coming from the rear of the engine. Oil pump bolt lose timing chain rattling lose oil pressure. 2015 for the 2011-2015 models. Dealers will replace the fuel rails and seals. A6, and the Audi A7 can contact Audi at 800-822 I started knocking out the low hanging fruit on the list of things to check. Pull the cam sensors and clean them. Swap them side to side. Replaced 1 of them. Pulled the cam actuator solenoids and cleaned them. Pulled the crank sensor and checked. Later replaced the crank sensor. Later replaced the cam actuators. 2000-2002 Audi S4 (US) B5 chassis. The 2.7 turbo 30 valve V6 engine is driven by a timing belt system that links the cylinder heads, camshafts, and crankshaft to run in sync. This Audi A6, Allroad, or S4 timing belt system consists of a wear-resistant, high strength, corded/molded rubber timing belt (a.k.a. toothed belt). LJX2.