20v timing belt

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>>The mechanic that has kept a newly aquired '91 200q in excellent
>>condition for the last 7 years (175,000 miles), has informed me
>>replacing the H20 pump with the timing belt is a waste of $ if the pump
>>has no problems.  He claims they often go beyond 100kmi. with no
>>problem.  Not that he'd be happy to change it with the belt change I
>>have scheduled, but this goes against what I've always heard.

> As my very learned English friend would say :-

> "Bollocks"

Indeed.  How bizarre.  Pumps cost so little, and have to be dismounted
anyway so the surface behind them can be cleaned for a good seal after
adjustment.  I also believe there may be something I call "disturbed
pump syndrome" - where the sods fail on principle within 10,000 miles
if yoy _don't_ change them.  Idler roller too, except on the first
belt change of all.

I certainly wouldn't take the risk on a 20V engine.  There is _NO_
exchange price break on that head from Audi.

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