Audi Q7 3 0 Tdi Timing Chain Replacement
Based on consumer reports unfortunately the 3 0 tdi v6 is almost unable to pass 200 000 miles without an overhaul.
Audi q7 3 0 tdi timing chain replacement. 2009 a6 3 0 tdi quattro 110 000 miles. Their quote was well over 5 000 to fix it if i recall correctly. Labor costs are estimated between 2 621 and 3 307 while parts are priced at 333. One cam is not rotating due to broken timing chain.
2005 2015 first generation 4l 3 0l v6 t fsi. Desertstorm sep 10 2014 9. Karls 382bhp a4 3 0 tdi build thread. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system dampening pulleys and idler pulleys and replace if necessary brake fluid replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
The newer tdi engine on european audi q7 for 2010 switched over to a simpler 2 chain system. The average cost for an audi q7 timing chain tensioner replacement is between 2 955 and 3 640. Model year engine belt chain. Engine in car still.
I think it should be covered but don t know for sure yet. Some pictures of the old parts would be good just to see if there is much wear on the timing chain guides. Karls 382bhp a4 3 0 tdi build thread mk1 511bhp tt track day car build thread. Some older gasoline v6 v8 audi and vr6 vw engines used a similar chain system and needed chain service as low as 100 000 miles.
The timing chain tensioner is the weak point of this engine. I have a 2014 q7 tdi with the same startup noise. I m wondering the same thing are the timing chain and tensioners covered. Since it s a completely different engine it s not possible to swap your chain drive.
The technically sophisticated 3 0 tdi requires a lot of effort and money for any repair. Timing belt replace at 110k miles 175 000 km on audi tts or 130k miles 205 000 km on audi a3 2 0l tdi only. Often serious problems begin to appear after only 100 000 miles.