Timing Belt: 12V 2.8

[Kris Hansen]

All I know about it is that in order to do the job oin
an A4, you need to remove the front bumper
--- Andrew Lundy <fast928 at prodigy.net> wrote:
> 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!!!
> ---
> 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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