How to Replace timing chain on Audi A4 B8 3.2 FSI quattro. Timing chains located at rear of engine. Removal/installation of timing chain(s) requires: Transmission removal. Flywheel removal. A4/A5/Q5: Engine at TDC on No.1 cylinder [1] . Ensure camshafts correctly aligned [2] . Threaded holes in camshafts point upwards. If not, turn crankshaft A timing belt synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft. This allows the valves in the cylinder head to open and close at times needed to create compression and power. In a standard 4-stroke engine, the camshaft rotates twice to every rotation of the crankshaft. Some cars use a timing chain to accomplish this. The average price of a 2012 Audi Q5 timing belt replacement can vary depending on location. Get a free detailed estimate for a timing belt replacement in your area from KBB.com Older cars may TTorBust. 321 posts · Joined 2018. #10 · Jan 30, 2020. Seeing prices of £3,000 has totally put me off a 3.2 but then I thought I'm spending £400 every 5 years for cam belt and water pump and a potental £1000 for a new clutch every 15 years. So with a 1.8 you might end up spending £2,200 for 3 belt changes and a clutch and there's still Work to be completed Interval Model Application AdBlue® Fluid - Replace only if AdBlue® has not been filled within the last 4 years Every 4 years regardless of mileage All TDI models only Air filter - Clean housing and replace filter First at 35,000 miles and thereafter every 40,000 miles S6, S7, RS7, A8 3.0L V6 TDI, A8 3.0L V6 TFSI , NULL. May 15, 2012. #12. If it is the 3.2 then it's your chain has stretched usually because the tensioners have weakened. I've heard of this happening at 35,000 miles upwards and it affects all 3.2s from 53/54 . There is a way of checking how much the chains have stretched and anything over -8 means they need done. It also depends on how much you drive the vehicle. The best guide would be the car handbook to see what the manufacturer mileage recommendations are. It is safer to replace the timing belt even earlier than the manufacturer recommends. In general, however, timing belts needs to be replaced from 60,000 miles up to 150,000 miles. The oil should be changed no longer than 5000 mile intervals. Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion - 2013 Q5 2.0 Timing Chain Issues - I recently had to replace the timing chain on my 2013 Q5 2.0. It's is in very good condition and just recently crossed 70k miles. My research has led me to few answers as to why the timing chain had worn out so badly. When you are looking at used or new Audi’s, trim levels can get quite confusing. For example. when we search for a used Audi Q5, the first three listings read: “2018 Audi Q5 2.0T Prestige”, “2015 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium Plus”, “2019 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium Plus”, and “2019 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium.” So what… The average price of a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan timing belt replacement can vary depending on location. Get a free detailed estimate for a timing belt replacement in your area from KBB.com Car Values TIQsu0.