Re: timing belt, water pump

[Igor Kessel <e6941tb@ix.netcom.com>]

Ken wrote:

> Nope.  Do it yourself.  $15 for the belt, $40-$70 for the pump.

Ditto here. 

> Stay tuned to the q-list about the Graf brand pump, it makes a turkey
> sound!

Of the 5 Grafs that I installed on 3 Audis, 3 have been absolutely quiet.
I must admit that after the first two overtightened ones I have finally developed a feel for 
what Audi meant by:
--You must be able to twist the  belt 90° with your fingers.

How precise! ;)

In a word-try not to overtighten the belt. It has to be_really_loose in order to jump a tooth.

-- 
Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ - 18psi (TAP)
'98 A4TQ - on order...again. For the third time and counting.
Philadelphia, PA
USA