Timing belt reminder!

[Ed Birch]

Good morning all......

A co-workers 96 A-4 Timing belt broke yesterday at 90K miles.  Extensive
damage to the motor said the dealer, who performed $1500 work of service to
the engine several weeks ago.
(Oil pump related work and more).  Co-worker said dealer never mentioned
replacement of timing belt at certain mileage interval, and co-worker
religiously maintains his A-4 as per Service Book!

Point being..........question your dealer and other dealer's about service
requirements!

BTW, replacement motor for said A-4 is about $4500!

Ed Birch....93-100S
(Oil soaked timing belt replaced at 65K)