Re: Recent V6 timing belt questions

[John Courtney <dendrite@sbt.infi.net>]

Does this FAQ specifically relate to the 1993 Audi 100CS (12v)?

Chris Newbold wrote:

> Sonar465@aol.com wrote:
>
> > My brothers 93 100S just turned 60K miles and I was wonderingwhen it is time
> > to replace the timing belt.  I know that in the I5 engine 60K is the magic
> > milage to think about replacment.  Does the same hold true with the V6?
>
> Say hello to the unfortunate Mr. Walker...
>
> Johnson.Walker wrote:
>
> > list 2 weeks ago. It was running in "limp" mode and shows 64,000 miles on
>
> > with the report that the internal timing belt is broken, as well, and there
> > could be major internal problems. This is my first experience with an Audi,
>
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>
> It seems that in recent weeks there has been a 1-to-1 correspondence
> on the list between people asking about V6 timing belt replacement issues
> and people reporting broken belts, bent valves and seized water pumps...
>
> I think we're going to need a FAQ:
>
>         Q: My V6 Audi is near/at/over 60k miles, what should I do?
>
>         A: Run, don't walk, (and if your over 60k, don't rev it up
>            too high!) to your mechanic and have the following replaced:
>
>           o timing belt
>           o timing belt tension rollers (2)
>           o water pump
>           o thermostat (optional, but worth it to avoid labor of
>                         replacing later)
>
>           Total cost: $400-$600 depending on where you get parts
>           and who does the work. Compare and contrast with $2500-$4000
>           to rebuild your motor if the belt goes...
>
>           Of course, there are a slew of other maintainence items due
>           at 60k, but they won't wreck the motor if neglected...
>
> -Chris
> 1993 90CS 67k miles (with new belts, pumps, rollers, etc. etc.!)