1997 S6 Timing Belt change

[UrS4boy]

Prof, you're correct as per usual - checking the original invoice, the correct rate is 303bhp, not 305bhp - I forgot how strong those glasses of your's are!

So your UrS6 has MTM goodies from QST?

[geneandbolly]

They quoted you that as they've never done one and it will be a learning curve for them. I'd find another fitter with experience. Just my 2c

You're dead right there - he even said they didn't have the crank locking tool!



Prof - the mods were done by Kim Collins and yes, that's the conversion indeed.
I'm not sure I'd want any more power than that on these roads - it gets hairy enough
sometimes as it is!!

Yup, I will ask James when it comes time, Mark - he knows them inside out.

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

Yup, I will ask James when it comes time, Mark - he knows them inside out.

Yes, i doubt there's a more passionate or knowledgable Audi Freek than James.

[Tridac]

Timing belt

Recently did the timing belt on my S2. You need the front bumper and the intercooler off to gain access, but was less of a hassle than I expected, as none of the bolts were rusted up. Biggest problem is the crank pulley holding tool and the fact that the bolt needs torquing up to 450NMand even with a 3/4" sq drive wrench, means you need most of your weight on it. I got a Gates belt from the local motor accessory shop, ordered and there next day. 650 is probably about right from an Audi dealer at 100+ per hour these days, but a ripoff just the same, imho.

Mine was well overdue at ~85K, when the change interval is 60K, but nothing much visibly wrong with it, other than a bit grotty looking. Never heard of an Audi timing belt break though, so probably plenty of margin in the recommended figure...

Chris

[UrS4boy]

Recently did the timing belt on my S2. You need the front bumper and the intercooler off to gain access, ...Chris

The bumper also has to come off on a C4 UrS but the side mount intercooler is fine. If you've added a FMIC, it will have to come off to allow the radiator and A/C condensor to be pivoted out from the left end (right end facing the car). The A/C connections do NOT have to be disconnected.