Re: No Spark V8Q

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In a message dated 10/8/99 6:58:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fega@fega.com 
writes:

<< Would replacing the timing belt have any effect on getting any spark
 did something else go bad by coincidence? >>

Rex- I had my last T belt change done in Orlando Fla at a shop which catered 
to high end foriegn cars. The shop was recommended by Dave Head (lister) and 
had a good rep. Dave told me they had bought all the tools and were ready to 
go. Long story short, the experienced tech did not do the job, but oversaw 
another tech. Evidently there is a way for them to shear an engine position  
reference pin while reassembling . This will result in no spark. BTW, they 
sheared this pin twice, and installed the belt 1 tooth off, before they got 
it right. They were however honest about everything and did not increase the 
price from what was quoted, and threw in a Mobil one oil change . HTH
Frank Santoro
1990 V8
1998 A8