Re: Audi 4.2V8 cambelt Change Interval

"Pat Torpey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Can anybody confirm the correct cambelt change interval for an Audi
> 4.2 V8 engine in a 1996 Audi A8?
> I have the Bentley CD which shows a routine service interval of 7500
> miles and a cambelt change interval of 90000 miles.
> My motor mechanic says that his documentation shows a routine service
> interval of 10000 miles for this engine, and a cambelt change at 60000
> miles.
> My Audi dealer unofficially says also a 60000 interval
>
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> Which is correct?
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> Thanks

I just checked the database at the Gates web site.  An excellent reference
by a timing belt manufacturer.  Your engine is an interference type which
almost guaranties major engine damage from resulting piston and valve
contact.  Gates recommends timing belt replacement at 60,000 miles unless
specified otherwise by the manufacturer.  In this case 90,000 miles is
Audi's specified interval.  If you have a non interference engine adhering
to strict timing belt replacement schedules is not as critical since no
major engine damage will occur if the belt fails.
Lugnut