RE: I need some help:>

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.com.pl>]

Obin, it is not sure what needs to be replaced.
If you had good luck you'll only need a new belt
If you had average luck you'll also need the valves
If you had bad luck you'll need a new engine or total engine overhaul
(including new rods and pistons)

Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
mailto:alex@matrix.com.pl
87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's)
91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	O.O. [SMTP:sundog@sedona.net]
> Sent:	Wednesday, October 22, 1997 1:50 AM
> To:	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject:	I need some help:>
> 
> Hi Gang,
> I have an '86 5k
> that my timing belt
> just slipped on.......:<
> Now I have a big problem,
> but I want to fix it myself :>
> [...]
> 1	Who knows how long it will take?
> 2	What tools do I need?
> 3	Where can I get parts at a good price?
> 4	How hard of a job is this? is it just taking the top off
> 	the engine, replacing parts and putting things back on?
> 5	Is the Bentley all I will need  to read?
> etc.
> 
> Thanks for any insight,info,or anything!
> -Obin
> 
>