marcdavidellis
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Mt90 recommended on here and by local mec, got for 20gbp for 5l (I know more than I need).
Timing belt has no recommended interval from the manufacturers. Replace the tensioners and water pump at the same time. Mine is 10 years old and I consider that it really ought to be done before stressing the engine significantly; it's a cheaper prophylactic fix than the repair. 8 should be ok, but I understand wanting to replace at that age. Most agree that 8-10 years is acceptable or 90k miles / 150k kms.
The AMF and BHC engines have the same block, the same head, the same injectors, the same cam and crank shafts, the same compression ratio, the same flywheel, the same power output, the same toothed wheels, the same water pump, and the same cam belt.90k kms change interval for AMF
120k kms change interval for BHC.
Conti's warranty: https://www.continental-engineparts.com/eu/en-gb/Aftermarket/Support/5-year-guaranteeNo times are given. 5 years guarantee from Conti? I doubt that very much. Most seem to agree that 8-10 years as a lifespan is acceptable and after that it should be done.
Well, I think that's it in a nutshell; make of it what you will. I don't believe that Audi's literature about their own cars is as accurate as it perhaps should be. The service manuals seemingly suggest that the gearbox oil is sealed for life, which is nonsense. There's also reference to the fuel pump in the fuel tank on TDIs, which doesn't exist. There are plenty of mistakes in the wiring diagrams, too....this is directly from service manuals. Make of that information what you will...
Oh, yeah, that got rather lost in discussions!...but my question still stands...
I can second that £28.00 for AMF water pumpOh, yeah, that got rather lost in discussions!
For what it's worth, I've always used a complete cam belt kit from TPS. That way I can be assured that it's OE quality.
Cheers,
Tom