More on timing belts

[Grant]

Interesting to happen across this as I was about to type, but I'll go 
ahead anyway:

1.) Is the 12V V6 (1995 A6Q) interference?
2.) If so, aside from mileage, should the timing belt be replaced 
after, say, 10 years of fairly sedate driving, or can I wait until my 
usual 75k interval (which in normal circumstances I think is quite 
conservative).
3.) What's the usual price to have this done - either dealer or good 
private, just let me know whcih it is so I can apply the appropriate 
scaling factor!

Grant


> Considering that Conti alternator belts are metric and work, and 
> "other" (read: Gates, etc. US aftermarkets) break or fly off in weeks, 
> I'd go with the Conti.  And don't forget to replace it in five years 
> or 60k miles, whichever happen supon you first.
>
Just my $0.02 - Gates has a very good reputation in industrial belts, 
and Conti is probably Continental, whcih cant seem to make round tires, 
nor ones in which the belts remain in alignment with one another.  So 
while I defer to Huw's experience, I would not value the "quality 
German craftsmanship".

> -- 
> Huw Powell