 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 |