2000 A8 Interference Engine?
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2000 A8 Interference Engine?
Can anyone please help a new owner.
Is a non-inteference engine one that doesn't let valves hit the piston if something like a timing belt breaks? Is the 2000 A8 a non-interference engine?
Is a non-inteference engine one that doesn't let valves hit the piston if something like a timing belt breaks? Is the 2000 A8 a non-interference engine?
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Most higher compression engines are. Heck, a 1955-62 stovebolt Chevy six with 8-1 compression was. But those had pushrods to bend.
AKB's reference to TB "setup" is very correct, it is a weakest link sort of deal with the water pump and gas tensioner being notable issues. Most failed TBs do not break: they strip cogs at the crank gear or loose tension and jump cogs or detrack.
Odd things happen. I had a small piece of bluechip stone lodge under a metal TB cover, it ground a groove in the middle of the belt virtually converting the belt into two little belts. I happened to notice the rubber dust and smell and caught it.
AKB's reference to TB "setup" is very correct, it is a weakest link sort of deal with the water pump and gas tensioner being notable issues. Most failed TBs do not break: they strip cogs at the crank gear or loose tension and jump cogs or detrack.
Odd things happen. I had a small piece of bluechip stone lodge under a metal TB cover, it ground a groove in the middle of the belt virtually converting the belt into two little belts. I happened to notice the rubber dust and smell and caught it.
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Re: 2000 A8 Interference Engine?
Thanks for the feedback guys. As I have 91k on the A8 I called Audi USA about the Maintenance Manual saying 104k for timing belt replacement and they said not to worry, just make sure I replace it before then.
Bruce Mendel was able to get me a 3 year/36k warranty that pretty much covers everything (for a very reasonable price) with the only requirement being that I meet all scheduled maintenance or install a nitrous oxide booster :-).
Bruce Mendel was able to get me a 3 year/36k warranty that pretty much covers everything (for a very reasonable price) with the only requirement being that I meet all scheduled maintenance or install a nitrous oxide booster :-).
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