96 A6 Quattro Drive Belt

[Grant Lenahan]

Someone's confused.  There are two belts:

1. timing belt - every 75k, do all the parts it touches, about $1000. Interference design - big danger if ignored
2. serpentine accessory drive belt.  No damage if it breaks.  Generally done as part of timing belt service.  if not, someone F-d up.

Go til it breaks, or the T-belt is required.

Grant


On Mar 3, 2012, at 2:38 PM, S P SHERMAN wrote:

> 
> I am looking for a definition of Drive belt on these cars.
> 
> I am starting to look for a replacement to my old 86 Avant 5000CS quattro, and am checking into a an A6 Quattro. The current owner is not a mechanic, and his mechanic mentioned that this car needed a "drive belt" replacement (for about $400). He said it was not a timing belt. Not being familiar with these newer Audis, I can't guess from the description and price what they are talking about.  Can someone enlighten me.
> 
> Thanks
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