What, if any liability from Audi, T-belt.

[Edward Birch]

Joshua Van Tol wrote.......

>I'm rebuilding the engine out of a 1985 saab 900 turbo right now, and the
> timing chain related components are going to cost me $300 or so. They
> are spendy........

Don't know the cost of a chain and related gear.  In 20 years of MB
ownership, never replaced one. Did replace the tensioner on a 6 cylinder
Turbo-Diesel at 165K.

>The belt and idler on an audi can't cost much more than $100 or so.

My dealer given estimate for a 91-100, I-5 motor was $125--complete.
However, I traded up to a 93-100S, V-6 which just received the new T-belt
and idler.
Parts cost was close to $300.   This is a V-6 motor.

BTW, the Porsche 911 series motor of the late 70's thru mid 80's had many
problems with chain tensioner's.

Ed Birch.....93-100S.
(I miss the I-5)