Audi A8 Timing Belt...should I...or should I not?
05-08-2007, 11:56 AM
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Re: Audi A8 Timing Belt...should I...or should I not?
Dave LaCourse <dplacourse@pirateaol.com> wrote:
> On 4 May 2007 09:03:43 -0700, Jan <jk558@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi guys.
> >
> >I have 1997 Audi A8, buoght it used and never have had any problems.
> >Now it has 100,000 miles. Is it time to change a timing belt or can I
> >just keep driving?
> >Thanks for all your help and time.
> >
> >Jan
>
> Has the belt ever been changed? Previous owner change?
>
> To avoid severe damage to your engine, I would replace it asap.
>
As per previous post, if you don't know when the cam belt was last done,
then get it changed, if it goes its big money. I normally change them
either 5 years or quite a few k before the stated mileage
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Jon B
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> On 4 May 2007 09:03:43 -0700, Jan <jk558@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi guys.
> >
> >I have 1997 Audi A8, buoght it used and never have had any problems.
> >Now it has 100,000 miles. Is it time to change a timing belt or can I
> >just keep driving?
> >Thanks for all your help and time.
> >
> >Jan
>
> Has the belt ever been changed? Previous owner change?
>
> To avoid severe damage to your engine, I would replace it asap.
>
As per previous post, if you don't know when the cam belt was last done,
then get it changed, if it goes its big money. I normally change them
either 5 years or quite a few k before the stated mileage
--
Jon B
Above email address IS valid.
<http://www.bramley-computers.co.uk/> Apple Laptop Repairs.
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