Re: 1995 A6 timing belt

[Andrew Duane USG <duane@hunch.zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Phil Payne say:

> 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.

My boo-boo. That's what I get for writing mail before drinking
my coffee in the morning....

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