[s-cars] Timing Belt - R&R

[Charlie Smith]

Earlier, mdbishoff at attbi.com wrote:
>
> Hi guys - Well, my wife Slavka and I finally transferred title on
> our "new" '92 urs4 and we're ready to start the adventure. Our first Audi! So
> there are a couple of things at the top of list:
>
> 1. Timing Belt - I did an inspection and found the belt was cracked from age.
> Time for a replacement. It looks like a nightmare project, but I haven't dug
> into it yet. Things look very tight up there.  How much trouble is this and
> what else should I replace if I go through the effort? Multi-rib belt?

Yes, replace it if you have any doubt.  Also, water pump and idler pulley
for the timing belt.


> 4. Wheels - All four OEM wheels have some curb damage. Are they fixable?
> Should I bother or buy something aftermarket. Don't want to spend big bucks
> here. I'm inclined to get them fixed if possible to keep the stock look and
> the price reasonable.

They can be repaired.  Price ???


> 5. Memory Thing - I can't quite figure out the procedure that sets the memory
> for the seats and mirrors. I tried exactly what it said in the manual (I
> think), but the the memory seems to continue to retain the settings from the
> previous owner. One of them was VERY short and the seat settings put my head
> into the roof and knees up against the dash - very difficult to concentrate in
> this position. :-o

The owner's manual on the keys and memory is here:

    http://www.elektro.com/~audi/memory/

>
> I'll get to the perf stuff later on in the Spring. Thanks to ALL on the
> previous advice about braking upgrades and chipping. Can't wait for all that!

Have fun!

    - Charlie


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