V8Q Timing Belt Saga

[cobram@Channel1.Com (Cobram)]

As promisted (threatened) here is the update
on my ongoing timing belt replacement.

Last week changed the belt, and got an awful squeeling
metal/metal noise when I started the car.  Got around
to taking everything apart again this Saturday to see
what the problem is. (Things went much faster since
the job was still fresh in my mind, only took about
2 hours to get everything lined up and ready for a
new belt, even with the vibration damper half off.)

Well, the problem was "Pilot Error". I had put the
Tensioner Roller Lever (pg.15-20-1, Item #21-for those
with the repair manual) on backwards, so instead of
being behind the bearing, it was in front of the bearing.
This caused it to rub against the back of the vibration
damper. The lever is pretty chewed up, and the Sliding
Block (item #19) it sits on is made of plastic, and
the friction heat from the Lever wore/melted it almost
down to the bolt.  The brand new timing belt got an
eighth of an inch knick, and was slightly scratched
from my turning the loose vibration damper to get
everything back to TDC. I'll be calling Mark at Adirondack
tomorrow and ordering a new belt, probably not necessary,
but why take chances??  Knowing the stocking policy of
Audi Dealers when it comes to special parts like the
ones I'll be needing, it'll probably be another week
before the mighty Q is on the road again.   Everyday
behind the wheel of my uncles Celibrity makes me
appreciate the V8Q more.

BCNU,



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