difference in timing belt job 5kt vs 90

[alan pritchard]

well if its anything like the job on the cgt its real simple,  on my car
there is a grill in the lower part of the front valance, pop this.  remove
the grill, you should now have full access to the cam cover.  it is
sometimes easier also if you remove the cardboard radiator duct thingys
loosen off the power steering pump and remove the belt.  do the same with
the alternator belt.  completely remove the coach bolt that holds the
steering pump in position and you should be able to move the whole assembly
out of the way.  pop the cam belt cover by undoing the 2 special headed
bolts in the front and remove the cover.  undo the 2 hex head screws that
hold the lower cover in position, i think they are level with the centre of
the lower pulley to either side, and are usually covered in road gunk that
makes them hard to find.  now by loosening offthe water pump the belt can be
removed and refitted.  hope i dint forget anything, its been a while since i
did this job.
----- Original Message -----
From: <cjcasati at hotmail.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 8:57 PM
Subject: difference in timing belt job 5kt vs 90


> Hi,
>
> I have mastered a timing belt job on my 5KTQ with the tools from Blau (and
> Marc) and the Bentley. I (and the Audi)stand to attest that this is
> manageable as I am far from a mechanic. And the car still runs.
> Anyway, so while I have the tools I thought I would do the 90s FWD as
well.
> Does anyone have advice on differences or tricks in gaining similar
access?
> Bumper removal isn't obvious, and that radiator is a little inconvenient.
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
> Christoph
> 86 5KTQ 164K (still working on the brakes)
> 88 90s FWD 140K