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I can verify that the OEM valve cover gaskets leak just as good as the Victor Reinz ones.
Posted by: SteveKen (2259) on 2017-03-10 13:54:38 In Reply to: Personally I would go with OEM on any and all timing belt related parts. It is just too risky posted by twincitiesS8 on 2017-03-09 22:52:46	Share \| Report

It's all in the prep...

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What else would be smart to do when doing the timing belt service? - 95ninety 2017-03-09 22:41:17 (159 views)
- oil cooler pipe if you haven't done it. - Fusilier 2017-03-10 13:49:01 (106 views)
  - Good call! - 95ninety 2017-03-11 00:37:05 (74 views)
  - Are you still the source for the aluminum oil cooler pipe ? I need one . - dontellma 2017-03-10 19:00:47 (89 views)
    - James Bufkin is your guy. Link to his product here. - TwoSeven 2017-03-10 21:36:05 (111 views)
      - Thanks. Ordered - 95ninety 2017-03-11 00:36:52 (68 views)
- serpentine belt tensioner roller and idler (repack or replace) repack fan support bearing, maybe... - JFrahm 2017-03-10 00:16:08 (123 views)
- Personally I would go with OEM on any and all timing belt related parts. It is just too risky - twincitiesS8 2017-03-09 22:52:46 (167 views)
  - I can verify that the OEM valve cover gaskets leak just as good as the Victor Reinz ones. - SteveKen 2017-03-10 13:54:38 (107 views)
    - In dealing with VCG's on my 2.7t car, last year I used some Permatex HiTack spray - -TJ_c5's 2017-03-15 15:23:00 (59 views)
    - I have to agree. OEM is just a marked up aftermarket. - TozoM8 2017-03-10 15:23:06 (114 views)
  - The Blau kit is almost OE - hyperlogos 2017-03-09 23:57:39 (120 views)
    - get INA/NTN for timing stuff, i skip graf and get a genuine audi pump from the dealer. - audinutt 2017-03-10 02:41:15 (98 views)
  - INA and Graf have pretty good track records. I'll price the audi stuff, but I'm not too concerned - 95ninety 2017-03-09 23:56:27 (102 views)
  - I agree, and as for other service, good time to clean the contacts on the fan resistor - TwoSeven 2017-03-09 23:34:07 (124 views)
    - P.S. You can do this entire job without even moving the radiator, let alone pulling the lock carrier - TwoSeven 2017-03-09 23:35:31 (124 views)
      - If you have good eyes, small hands and arms and all the fasteners loosen without breaking off - Kneale Brownson 2017-03-10 12:07:54 (120 views)
      - Good to know. Thanks   -  95ninety  2017-03-10 00:03:38 (98 views)
        
        Are any of the specialty tools the same as the v8q timing belt job?  -  CaifanSC  2017-03-10 14:54:31 (89 views)
        
        They are different :/  -  95ninety  2017-03-11 00:49:15 (84 views)
        
        GOod weather? That's not what's in store for mon/tues :)  -  CaifanSC  2017-03-12 03:09:14 (73 views)

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