Re: Timing belt #

[AUDIDUDI@delphi.com]

>         Need to replace the timing belt on my 89 200 tqw.  Have a 
> Continental belt laying here, and, frankly, have no idea why it is in my 
> garage.  I think it is the belt I need--anybody give me a parts # check 
> on this? Mine: 
>         
>         Continental 450 LA 071  Other nm is prolly the dealership nm but, 
> here it is:  034 109 119

Be aware that the dual-knock sensor '89s use a different belt with smaller,
deeper and more numerous ribs than the early-style belt, and the water pump
and crank/cam sprockets are all different to match as well!  In my case, it
was only *after* I had torn the car apart that I noticed this...

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