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Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 6h00–19h00 ~600–1900£
Estimated time 6h00–19h00
Estimated labour cost ~600–1900£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
A6 1997-2005 29
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AWT)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AJM)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX)
  • 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AMM)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (ASM)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (BDV)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AFB)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AKE)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AKN)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AYM)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BAU)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BCZ)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BDG)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BDH)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BFC)
  • 2.7 V6 30V Bi-Turbo Petrol (ARE)
  • 2.7 V6 30V Bi-Turbo Petrol (AZA)
  • 2.7 V6 30V Bi-Turbo Petrol (BES)
  • 3.0 V6 30V Petrol (ASN)
  • 3.0 V6 30V Petrol (BBJ)
  • 4.2 V8 40V Petrol (ASG)
  • RS6 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (BCY)
  • RS6 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (BRV)
  • S6 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (ANK)
  • S6 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (AQJ)
A6 2005-2011 10
  • 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRE)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRF)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BVG)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BLB)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BNA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB)
  • 2.0 TFSI 16V Petrol (BPJ)
  • 3.0 V6 Petrol (BBJ)
A6 2011-2018 9
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLE)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CNHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUE)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDDA)
A6 2019-2025 5
  • 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZD)
  • 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZF)
  • 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPB)
  • 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DFBA)
  • 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPA)
Renew the timing belt 6h00–19h00
Renew the timing belt kit 6h00–19h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 7h00–20h00

What is the function of a Audi A6 timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Audi A6 timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Audi A6 timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Audi A6 timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
A6 1997-2005 1997-2005 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AWT), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AJM), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX), 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AMM), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (ASM), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (BDV), 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AFB), 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (… Diesel, Petrol
A6 2005-2011 2005-2011 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRE), 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRF), 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BVG), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BLB), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BNA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB), 2.0 TFSI 16V Petrol (BPJ), 2.4 V6 Petrol (BDW), 2.7 V6 TDI Die… Diesel, Petrol
A6 2011-2018 2011-2018 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CYGA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLE), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CNHA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUE), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDDA), 2.0 TFSI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (CHJA+EAFA), … Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
A6 2019-2025 2019-2025 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZD), 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZF), 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPB), 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DFBA), 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPA), 40 TFSI 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DMTC), 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVE), 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVF), 45 TDI 48V (MH… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol