Re: Timing belts on 87 5ktq

[trishab@interwebb.com (Trisha Blethen)]

Mark Trank wrote:
> 
> As a new quattro owner (87 5kcstq), I have received conflicting
> information concerning timing belts.  One mechanic explained that the
> design of the engine means that valve damage should not occur at low
> rpms, but is likely to occur at higher revs.  Another mechanic disputes
> this, saying damage will occur at any speed.  Regardless, I am going to
> do the replacement as well as the water pump/tensioner, but I thought I
> would go to the quattro oracle and get your collective opinions on this
> question.
>We had a timing belt let go on ours 5KcsTQ......it IS an interference head, which means there WILL be some kind of damage to the valves......check them carefully and the best advice is to redo the head and replace the valves..... and check the pistons.....