Well for starters there is a definite change interval for the timing belt, and it is 130,000 miles for your car. Passat TDI forum Mk5 VW Jetta, Sportwagen, and Audi A3 TDI forum New TDI forum member introductions VW Mk6 Golf, Jetta, Beetle, Sportwagen TDI forum General Diesel Discussion. Top Contributors this Month View All Touringtest 9 308registered specifications for Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI. Engine & Performance, Dimensions & Weight, Exterior, Interior, Features, Safety & Security and Other. Timing Belt Engine Placement. Front Engine Mount Oil Change & Engine Filter. 15,000 km / AUDIA3 (8L1) / A4 (8E2, B6) / A4 Avant (8E5, B6) / A4 (8EC) / A4 Avant (8ED) / A6 (4B, C5) / A6 Avant (4B, C5) 1.9 TDI ASZ, ATD, AVB, AVF, AWX, AXR, BKE, BRB A3 (8P1) / A3 Sportback (8PA) / A4 (8EC) / A4 Avant (8ED) / A4 Convertible (8H7, 8HE) 2.0 TDI Timing belt replacement guidelines onfidencc e ll a t Ins AudiForums A3 Series. A3/S3 (8V Chassis) . Ormesome Registered User Whether a 2016 or 2017 service book still has no time limit specified for the timing belt change (implying that Audi UK are being more cautious than Audi themselves), or whether a time limit is now specified (implying that extra information has come to light, or TheAudi A3 is a small family car (C-segment in Europe) manufactured by the German marque Audi. It is currently built on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform, so it shares most of its components with the Seat Leon and the VW Golf.. There have been 4 generations of the A3, which first saw the light in 1996. Throughout its history, the Audi AudiModel:: A3 1.6 Sportback; Audi Year: 2006; Share; Posted April 8, 2019. What I cannot understand is why main dealers are all saying the timing belt is due for replacement at 75,000 miles ( apart from money grabbing reasons) A6 C7 Avant 2.0 tdi; Audi Year: 2016; Share; Posted June 23, 2022. 1 hour ago, ShaunAustin said: Serpentine belt tensioner (13mm) 18-Thermostat housing (10mm/5mm allen) 11 don't over do this puppy-Large timing belt roller:(16mm) 30 + 1/4 turn-Small upper timing belt roller bolt(13mm) 15 -Small lower timing belt roller nut (13mm) 15-Intake Manifold to head bolts (6mm allen) 18 AudiA3 Drive Belt Replace/Check/Inspect (Serpentine Belt, Auxilary) Works on other VAG Group Cars VW,Seat, Skoda.- Support Me!CAMERA USED: Whenshould the timing belt on my A3 be changed I've been on searching on the internet but I'm getting conflicting information (Not sure) 1.6 tdi are beld driven. Raul_sbd Registered User. Joined Sep 19, 2014 Messages They both gave prices before they said all this for the CZEA EA211 engine belt change and was way cheaper than AudiA3/Golf 5 Tensioner Timing Chain - Camshaft Adjuster Unit 2005-2008 . R729.00. Add to Cart. A3 / Golf 6 Timing Belt Tensioner . R705.00. Add to Cart. A4 1.9 TDI/ B6 /Golf 4 1.9 TDI/ Jetta 4 1.9 TDI/Passat Tensioner Unit With Shock V xnxVTYu.