Big freaking vent against Audi

[Sean Ford]

Not hearsy, nor urban legend. California requires major engine work to be put
off until 100k miles. Since the land of the silly is one of THE largest markets
in and of itself it gets what it wants (see CARB). Most manufacturers simply
changed the owner's manual to read 105k miles per timing belt change. Same way
in my wife's CRV. :(

The timing belt in my '99 A6 was changed at 54k miles, due to a failing water
pump. $960 later, I have a new timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump,
thermostat, roller, and tensioner.

52k is simply ridiculous for a t-belt to fail. I hope the dealership does right
by you, Andrew, especially given their negligence. What is the "t-belt
compartment", anyway? You don't have the infamous cam seal leak, do you?

--- John Larson <j.d.larson at verizon.net> wrote:
> "Someone noted that Audi was not permitted to sell their cars in California
> (?) with a short t-belt change interval - thus, they re-engineered the
> owner's manual instead."
> Hearsay, I think, and urban legend.  Volvo 960s and maybe even the 850s have
> a sticker right on the plastic timing cover letting you know that you know
> that you need to replace the timing belt at 40K miles.  And you better
> follow their advice.  I also agree with the previous reply regarding 944s.
> Timing belt, oil seals, and rollers at 40K or the odds are you'll be sorry.
> Our cars don't usually suffer from early belt failure, but most techs
> recommend they be changed a LOT earlier than 100K.  John
>


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Sean Ford
1999 A6 2.8q tip | 1992 100CS non-q 5-spd
http://community.webshots.com/user/seanmford

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