Going to look at a 96 A4 2.8 tomorrow - what should I look for?

[Kent McLean]

Ti Kan wrote:
> Tigran Varosyan writes:
>> 96 A4 2.8L Q. 5-Speed about 135k mi.
>> When is the timing belt supposed to be done on these? What does it cost to
>> do if it has not been done?
> 
> I believe the factory interval is 90K but it would be prudent to
> do it at 60K.  

Don't forget, age is also a factor. I believe that is every 5 years.
If the belt was changed when it was 5 years old, the "new" one is
now 5 years old. Or the first one was changed out at 90K miles when
it was 7 years old (based on 13K miles/ year).

Unless the seller has documented evidence (paperwork) showing when
it was done, as well as the mileage, I'd assume it needs a new one
and factor that into my offer.

-- 
Kent McLean
'94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke