2.8L V6 timing belt tool compatibility

[Chris Semple]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Karl H. Nitz

> For those listers in the know, how far forward
> compatible are the timing belt tools for a '92 Audi
> 100 with the 2.8L V6?  I have the tools, but I'm
> wondering if they are also valid for the current
> 2.8L V6 found in the latest VW Passat.

It won't work for the 30v V6 version found on the '98+ cars due to the
further "spread" spacing of the cam sprockets. It's close, but not something
you want to futze with.

Cheers
-Chris Semple
Concord NH
'98 A4q--Dad's
   '02 Passat 4motion Avant--Mom's



> My father is considering a 2002/2003 Passat for his
> next car, and it's an added bonus if the same tools
> work.  Unfortunately, the 2.5L TDI diesel from
> Europe isn't available here in the US, yet.  We tend
> to hang onto our cars for a while :)

> Regards,
> Karl in Johnsburg
> '92 Audi 100S, 126k miles
> '81 VW Rabbit Truck Diesel, 203k miles
> '89 Volvo 240DL, 143k miles