Timing Belt: 12V 2.8

[Andrew Lundy]

I've never done one myself so I don't know exactly how involved it is.  But
you NEED to get it done and quit stalling.  If that belt breaks (or slips)
you'll be staring an engine rebuild in the face.  That $600 estimate is
going to be a hell of a lot cheaper than that!!

I know it's a pain but it a thousand times better than the alternative!!!
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Andrew Lundy
fast928 at prodigy.net
90 80Q
91 90
95 90Q


----- Original Message -----
From: "david kroth" <david_kroth at yahoo.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 2:38 PM
Subject: Timing Belt: 12V 2.8


>
> Anyone ever change the timing belt in a 12v 2.8
> engine?  My '95 A6 is past-due and I'm balking at
> the $500 - $600 estimates I'm getting from the
> dealer and independents.
>
> I have the Bentley, but it is little short on
> details for this procedure.  All the mechanics I've
> spoken with did recommend changing the water pump
> and idler/tension pulleys at the same time.
>
> If there are any tricks to getting the old belt
> off and new one on I'd appreciate hearing about
> them.
>
> Thanks!
>
> =====
> David Kroth
> david_kroth at yahoo.com
>
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