Timing

[Vincent Gelinas]

Thankfully, I don't have an interference engine.  The 10v is not one, 
but the 20v is iirc.

Vincent Gelinas
1989 Audi 90q
235,000 Mi approx
2.3 NG
5 speed
Enfield, NH


On 11/24/2010 6:48 PM, Grant Lenahan wrote:
> down on power, wont rev, pistons hitting valves (i guess it didnt jump THAT far).....
>
> the danger of not performing the H20 pump services is the obvious:
>
> 1. its easy now and will be hard later
> 2. a seizing water pump is probably the #1 reason timing belts break - taking your valves with you ( if you have an interference engine - i'm actually not sure)
>
> Grant
>
> On Nov 24, 2010, at 6:35 PM, Vincent Gelinas wrote:
>
>> Hi, all!
>>
>> What are the symptoms in the 5 cylinders if the timing belt has worn
>> down and jumped teeth?  Also, is there any danger in not performing the
>> water pump service while I'm in there?
>>
>> Thanks in advance and happy (American) Thanksgiving to all!
>>
>> -- 
>> Vincent Gelinas
>> 1989 Audi 90q
>> 235,000 Mi approx
>> 2.3 NG
>> 5 speed
>> Enfield, NH
>>
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