Timing Belt: 12V 2.8

[Elliott Potter]

On the 90, you can get by with just removing the radiator fans.  On the
100/A6 there's maybe 5 or 6 inches there already.  Must be nice...
--
Elliott

Kris Hansen wrote:
> 
> 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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