Audiwanted to shove the weight of the engine as far back as possible, which is hard to do with an AWD car. Audis understeer with so much weight ahead of the front axle. So they moved all the timing chains to the rear of the engine, or so the story goes. Also, they wanted to make a very compact engine to shove in small cars.
Lets go! Timing belts wear out over time, and are required to be replaced at certain manufacturer intervals, along with the timing belt tensioner and idler pulleys the belt runs on. Timing Belt Replacement can cost between $500-$800. Compare and Book with Australia's largest network of mechanics. Get a free quote today!
Theactual amount will vary on your vehicle’s make and model, and your unique location. The timing chain itself costs around $100-$250, though some timing chain kits can go up to $500! A good timing chain kit will include all the gears, tensioners, and sometimes even the water pump. Labor costs can fall around $400-$1500.
bymuddyford911 » Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:26 pm. timing BELTS are usually replaced at 90K. a chain lasts 2-3 times longer. thefordmaniac. Hardcore Ford Truck Fanatic. Posts: 4552. Joined: Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:54 am. Truck: 1998 F150 XL 2wd 4.2 Auto. Location: Maryland. by thefordmaniac » Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:52 am.
Totalcost of repair – $120. 2. A 2012 Ford Focus 2.0L has a check engine light and a misfire. The technician pulls codes and diagnoses an open in the cylinder 2 fuel injector. Diagnosis – 1.0hr at $80/hr, $80. Remove and replace direct injector – 1.1hrs at $80/hr, $88. Fuel injector – approx. $85.
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