is there a write-up for DIY timing belt on a 4.2?

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Apr 7, 2009 | 07:17 PM

jdorp_

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is there a write-up for DIY timing belt on a 4.2?

i've searched and read that there was one out there, but could not hunt it down.

Apr 8, 2009 | 06:29 AM

TrdLtly

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You won't find a timing belt on a 4.2. Search for "timing chain" and see if you come up with something.

Apr 8, 2009 | 06:32 AM

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ummmm...not exactly...Kris Hansen did it on my 00 4.2 and it was definitely a belt

You should be able to search under the archives as I did a writeup on it from the summer of 2007 I believe. If BD is around he'll find the link quick for you. Not sure where you got the timing chain idea from.

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You won't find a timing belt on a 4.2. Search for "timing chain" and see if you come up with something.

Apr 8, 2009 | 07:18 AM

TrdLtly

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Whoops, I was wrong again. Don't tell my wife.

I did find this link on another site that should apply:

http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articl...breplace0.html

Apr 8, 2009 | 07:32 AM

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yah, i found that one. it is for an older 4.2 in the a8, i know it will be similar, i just thought that there was one on here.

Apr 8, 2009 | 07:38 AM

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It's basically the same as the 30V V6.. very slight differences, but the job requires the same tools, and same time.

Apr 8, 2009 | 08:39 AM

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This?
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...ht=timing+belt

Oh, and the timing "chain" is probably because the 4.2 in the allroad had the chain vs. the belt, yes?

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