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Old 12-02-2011, 03:51 PM
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Question Timing Belt or Timing Chain?
Does the 4.2L A6 have a timing belt or a timing chain?

What about the 3.2L?

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Old 12-02-2011, 07:27 PM
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The new engines are all chains. The chains are on the rear of the engine so changing them is a major project requiring pulling the engine.
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ManyAudis
The new engines are all chains. The chains are on the rear of the engine so changing them is a major project requiring pulling the engine.
But when would one need to do this? I have a 540i that has a chain and I'm at 165k miles on original chain. My understanding is I could probably go to 250k miles without a change.
Is it the same with the newer Audi's?
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 08:44 PM
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All of us newer Audi owners certainly hope so!
 
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Old 12-04-2011, 11:33 AM
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What year and model is your car? When you ask specific questions like this, its easier for members to help if you leave a bit of info concerning your vehicle year, model, engine size, trans, etc.
 
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Old 12-04-2011, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by madridlover
But when would one need to do this? I have a 540i that has a chain and I'm at 165k miles on original chain. My understanding is I could probably go to 250k miles without a change.
Is it the same with the newer Audi's?

I sure hope so because I plan on getting a newer one in the future
 
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Old 12-04-2011, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TwinTurboC5
What year and model is your car? When you ask specific questions like this, its easier for members to help if you leave a bit of info concerning your vehicle year, model, engine size, trans, etc.
I have a '98 2.8L engine with timing belt. I was asking if the newer A6's had timing belts and apparently they don't which is a plus in my book.
 
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