Timing Belt Change and non interference engine

[David]

On a non-interferance engine, there is no down side except you'll get stuck, but... YOUR NG IS AN INTERFERANCE ENGINE!  I saw in you e-mail address you have an 80q, right? That has a 2.3 NG in it (same as in my CGT)...and from what I've been told it IS an interferance engine, at least at higher RPMs. last thing you want is valves and pistons cmeeting up...

Dave
1987 CGT Special Build 2.3
SE Virginia


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> From: "80q" <80q at jp77.com>
> Date: 2003/05/13 Tue AM 08:32:42 EDT
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Timing Belt Change and non interference engine
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> What is the benefit of changing the timing belt on a non-interference engine other than not getting stuck in the middle of nowhere??
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> My mechanic actually told me to wait until it breaks and just do it then.
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> Is it time to get a new mechanic ??
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> Thank you.
>
> Jeff
>