timing belt change - advance/or not

[Huw Powell]

> Does anyone have any experience in advancing the timing belt on a 5k
> tq? I have to get mine changed and I am considering doing that. My
> mechanic, however never heard of such thing (a factory trained Audi
> guy - go figure).
> 
> What should I do?

I wouldn't mess with it unless you are comfortable under the timing belt
cover yourself.  Then you can set it back/forward and try it each way
for a week, leaving it where you like it.

I can't remember which way does what - but I do recall being told one
way gets you low end torque, the other, it's all at the top.

maybe you should stay safe on the belt but advance the timing?  That is
usually a few free horsepower and "on the outside" of the engine...

> 
> Thanks in advance,

that's not funny.

btw, what is the car I just told you to mess up the timing on?

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Huw Powell

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