V-6 Timing Belt

[David Torrey <RNE905@Maine.Maine.edu>]

Hi Guys -

Stopped in to visit my local friendly Audi dealer to have my automatic
transmission checked on my '93 100 CSQW.  Replaced ATF with Amsoil
synthetic.  Went to check level with dipstick -- there isn't one.  There is
a red cap over the fill tube but, no dipstick......this is rediculous!!
Mechanic had left for the day.

Service manager asked how many miles on the car?  I said 61K.  He asked if
the timing belt had been changed.  I said no.  He said you must do this
immediately before it breaks.  Is it really ready to fail?  He wants $350 -
$450 to replace it.  I would like to do it myself but I do not have the
Bentley manual.  Is this job a possibility for me to do with basic tools
and knowledge.

Regards

David Torrey
Veazie, Me.

1979 BMW 320I  94K miles
1987 Saab 900S 157K miles
1993 100CSQW 59K miles