83 Ur-Q - No Spark - Timing

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <09DB74475204D1119C8200805F19D00301474E39@aeromsg1.ball.com> "Lawson, Dave" writes:

> > If the timing belt needs to be replaced, is there any other preventive
> > maintenance that should be taken care of while it is open.  I seem to
> > remember that the oil or water pump is removed during this process?
> >
> I would change out the water pump since you are in there. I would also
> check out the front crankshaft seal. If you are draining coolant you
> might want to change out the thermostat too.

On an '83, I'd also pull the idler roller.

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 Phil Payne
 UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club