More on timing belts: 96 S6

Sadly, I must agree. My 1997 A4 had 53,000 miles on it when I changed the timing belt. After this many years, it becomes a time issue. While I haven't read here that a timing belt has broken before 60,000 miles, I didn't want to be the first.

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Victor DiMichina
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Yes indeed!!

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Inger Skramstad Jørstad

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And you better hurry too..................

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Inger Skramstad Jørstad

Continuing on from teh timing belt thread, I was at my local Audi dealer and asked what was the timing belt replacement schedule for the S6 (C4 chassis). He replied 130000 kms. My car is a 1996 with less than 78000kms (49000 miles), so I asked if there is a time period, of say a number of years, that should be considered instead. He replied 5-6.

So I know I'm due a replacement but just wondering what you all thought.

Tony Ottawa

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Tony Curran

I have an A6 Wagon 1996 with 42K miles. Are you telling me that I need a new timing belt???? and hurry???

Thanks

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John Doe

John Doe,

I'd say "YES".

Also have the serpentine belt, water pump, tensioner and one more item that doesn't come to mind. My local aftermarket Audi specialist charged me CDN$711 for the lot (about US$522).

The mechanic showed me the parts afterward. The T-belt looked OK. The serpentine belt looked like crap.

Good luck.

Tony Ottawa

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Tony Curran

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