The inline five's back.

[Ed Birch]

>> "It's about time a chain was used; no more broken belts and expen$$$$$ive
>> repairs.
> >Now let's see the chain go into the gasoline motor!!"

> It's here now, in the VR6.  If you think changing the timing belt is an
> expensive PITA, wait until you have to do one of those!  And they DO
require
> replacement.

When???  Sorry John but I never replaced a DOUBLE-ROW Mercedes Benz Diesel
motor timing chain. However, I've seen single-row timing chains replaced in
MB gasoline motors, it's few hour job requiring three persons to perform it
correctly. The old chain is cut, new chain added to it and motor SLOWLY
rotated. MB dealerships have chain cutting and crimping tools. The tensioner
is also replaced.

Let you in on a secret John, Audi dealers have been known to fleese service
customers.

Ed Birch, Pennsylvania.
93-100S
(On it's second timing belt)