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Perhaps this subject has come up before. If so, can someone email me a response instead of cluttering up the mail list with replies. What is the recommended mileage for V6 timing belt replacement? What is involved? Is it a matter of setting the #1 cyl. to tdc and aligning punch marks on the camshaft gears with the top of the heads, and aligning punch marks between the crankshaft pulley and the intermediate shaft, just like a 5 cyl engine but with an extra head? Is the belt tension set the same way? Are there two belts, one per head, or does one belt serve both heads? Is the belt internal or external? If a V6 timing belt breaks, is there a high probability of consequent head damage, or is there sufficient clearance to prevent piston/valve collision? Boy, not having a shop manual really sucks. And not getting a response from Bentley is worse, especially after having shelled out the mandatory $100+ for manuals for the last two Audis. I called and asked what their plans were, they promised to get back to me, but that was two weeks ago. -Dave Erickson
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