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Old 05-02-2003, 09:51 AM
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Default Previous owner at 99K miles. I did it again at 105K miles...
...because the Audi dealer re-used the old tensioner and pulley and didn't change the waterpump and thermostat. The thermostat failed on my Audi because of that. I had my Audi mechanic do it right with the upgraded pieces.

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Old 05-02-2003, 10:10 AM
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timing belt? ah shoot. Thanks for reminding me :P
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will be doing mine soon, car at 181K PO did last one around 120k
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Planning on doing mine @ 80K-85K miles - '96 A6 FWD Avant.
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Re: Has anyone here experienced timing belt failure before 90K miles ?
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Old 05-02-2003, 03:46 PM
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a bit less than 80 and in the future at less than 160
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