AUDI A8 Timing belt replacement Cost
2003–2005 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$662–$2.5k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
3–7h
At a typical garage
The timing belt synchronises the crankshaft and camshaft(s); if it snaps the engine can suffer catastrophic internal damage in an interference engine. It is a purely preventative replacement with a strict mileage or age interval. AUDI A8 timing belt replacement costs $662–$2550 and often includes the water pump and tensioners.
Typical parts included
- Timing belt kit (belt + tensioner + idlers)
What affects the price
- Whether the water pump, tensioners and idler pulleys are replaced at the same time (strongly recommended)
- DOHC vs SOHC engine (DOHC costs more in labour)
- Manufacturer interval (typically 60,000–100,000 miles or 5–7 years)
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Timing belt replacement on a AUDI A8 typically takes 3–7 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a AUDI A8, this is typically needed at the manufacturer-specified interval—typically every 60,000–100,000 miles or every 5–7 years, whichever comes first.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the AUDI A8
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$468–$842
- ABS sensor replacement$193–$347
- ABS system bleeding$154–$277
- AC compressor clutch replacement$385–$693
- AC compressor replacement$413–$743
Timing belt replacement cost on similar cars
- MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse and predecessors$550–$990
- BMW 7 Series$550–$990
- JAGUAR XJ$550–$990
- VOLKSWAGEN Phaeton$550–$990
- MASERATI Quattroporte$600–$1.1k
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