Re: 4000 quattro-replacing belts and hoses

[Bob <mx@snet.net>]

Phil Payne wrote:

Water pump, idler roller.  At second change, the crankshaft front seal

> is perhaps worth a look.
>

I would say the the idler every other TB change... their life is longer than that.
On the second or third cam seal and crank seal is a good idea. I just did my belt
last week, and I wish I had the seals on hand.. I would have done it. Good Advice
Phil.

> > 2.  The Bentley Manual shows the timing belt removal/installation in a
> > couple of different places associated with other repairs.  Can someone
> > confirm that I don't need to remove the v-belt pulley to just replace the
> > timing belt?
>
> I think _all_ I5s require the harmonic balancer to come off.

Yup. Only because you have to remove the backing plate. Once off, you can cut the
bottom half of the plate off and re-attach both pieces. It will cut your next timing
belt change in half.. or less. NOTE: Put ALL bolts back in, they cover oil
galleys!!!

Bob