[V8] I-5 timing belt

[Tony and Lillie]

Yes, all turbo Audi engines are interference, as are NF/NG, 3A (2.0 4-cyl 
80/90), and all DOHC engines. The JT and earlier 10V N/A engines are not. 
That is, unless like me, you have put a bigger cam in it (MC1 in mine).

Tony
----- Original Message ----- 
Subject: Re: [V8] I-5 timing belt


> Most Audi engines I am familiar with ... including WX & MC turbo I-5s are 
> interference engines.
>
> Steve Buchholz
>
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Seamus O'Carey"

>
> I'm surprised a turbo car would have damage. Aren't they usually low
> compression to allow for forced induction? My Corrado G60 had 8.1:1
> compression and I could turn the motor without a timing belt installed all
> day long without causing damage.
>
> Seamus