The First Real Engine Service

This was the first real-time that I ended up tearing up the front of the car. After removing bumpers, shrouding, and an auxiliary radiator, the belt system was revealed. Replaced in this service were the timing belt, crank seals, idler pulley, power steering belt, AC compressor belt, and an alternator belt. The first belt ended up arriving at my house defective and was 2 inches shorter than the listed specifications online, thus leaving me to order another. During this time it was determined the timing was off on the motor originally, which could have been some of the culprits in the Audi running poorly. Upon receiving the new belt, the water pump was replaced and used as the tensioner in the system and then the remaining accessory belts were changed.