Getting ready to replace the timing belt in my Audi A3 |
Timing Belt Kit - A3TBKIT purchased from FCP Euro |
Timing belt parts diagram |
Timing belt parts list |
Removed the inner side cover splash shield to allow acces to the crank pulley. |
inspecting the intercooler connector pipe and lower radiator hose |
Draining the coolant by removing the lower radiator hose and removed the accessory belt |
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Disconnected the fuel line, fuel vapor, and coolant hoses, from the connecting tubes and removed the Accessory belt |
Removed top toothed belt cover to show old timing belt |
Camshaft TDC mark |
TDC mark on Vibration Damper |
Vibration damper / pulley 06F 105 243 J |
Removed the Vibration damper / pulley |
TDC position on Crankshaft sprocket |
Supporting engine with hydraulic jack |
3/15/2023 Supporting engine with Harbor Freight Engine Support Bar |
Engine Mount |
Engine Mount bracket |
Removed Engine Mount |
Front Engine Mount and Bracket |
Also need to loosen the rear engine support or Pendulum Mount also known as the Dogbone Mount |
Removed lower Timing Belt Cover |
Water pump |
Water pump |
Water pump hole |
New Water pump Installed |
Installed new Timing Belt |
New Timing Belt Tensioner |
Old and New Timing Belts |
Old and New Water pump |
Old and New Timing Belt Idler rollers |
Old and New Timing Belt Tensioner |
Old and New Timing Belt Tensioner |
reinstalling engine mount bracket |
Engine bracket installed |
Installed new accessory belt |
Installed Timing belt replacement notice |