Re: Eurotrash Princess Projects

["Mark L. Chang" <mchang@ece.nwu.edu>]

On Wed, 25 Aug 1999, Jenny Curtis wrote:

> odometer had quit but that the owner had the replacement gear.  I don't plan on
> ever re-selling this car, but it would be nice to keep track of the miles.
> Anyone know of a cheap fix for an odometer?

Get the cluster out of the car (holler for more help here) and you'll see
a worm gear that doesn't meet with another round gear.  Pop that round
gear back into place and glue it down, pin it down, or whatever.
Reinstall.  BTDT.

> Is the Princess heading for a breakdown:  I've been hearing whisperings about
> the timing belt from an Audi guy at my work.  I forgot to have Gorshe check it,
> but this guy said it was easy, just remove the cover and look.  Are there any
> tell-tale signs that I should look for?  Also, is the 4kq a model in which a
> timing belt failure can cause further damage to the car?

I didn't think you could really visually inspect a timing belt.  Sure, one
that is _really_ bad will look it.  As far as I know, the I5 in the 4kq is
NON interference.  Ie. valves will be ok when the belt lets go.  Others
may disagree, but I have it first hand from another lister that had his
belt let go at WOT at 4krpms+ and it was fine.

Mark

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