Replace the timing belt.... again?
Replace the timing belt.... again?
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Toaster Pilot

Original Poster:

14,867 posts

189 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Need to remove the head from my A6 as the head gasket has gone - this will involve removing the timing belt.

I replaced it less than 100 miles ago but a mate reckons it'll need another new one to be on the safe side when I reassemble it - thoughts?

nervouspassenger

35 posts

173 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Should be fine, I've put used belts back on my own cars a number of times and never had an issue.

kambites

71,701 posts

252 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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The old one should be fine if it's that new.

iva cosworth

44,044 posts

194 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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No need to replace after 100 miles use .

Mate = numpty......jester

Superhoop

4,919 posts

224 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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It will be fine, just mark it for direction of rotation and put it back the same way it came off.