Re: 1995 A6 timing belt

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

In message <199904191321.JAA0000355651@hunch.zk3.dec.com> Andrew Duane USG writes:

> The timing belt on the 2.8 V6 is 90K, inspect every 30K.
> I don't know what kind of sound they have, but you can check
> yourself pretty easily. Pop the hood, and twist the belt with
> your fingers. If it can EASILY twist more than 90 degrees, it
> is too loose. It should be pretty taut.

I think you have to take the plastic covers off first.  The external
belt is the "ribbed V-belt", and no one gives a stuff what condition
_that_ is in.

The "toothed belt" is the issue.  Not quite as easy to reach as you
suggest.

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