Cam belt or chain?
04-30-2008, 04:19 AM
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Cam belt or chain?
I've got a 54 A6 4.2SE quattro 2004 (December). Does this engine have a cambelt and if so when does it require changing? I asked at an independent Audi garage and he said it only has a chain. I rang a dealer and they said the belt needs changing at 80,000 miles. Who is right?
04-30-2008, 04:28 AM
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Is it a C5 or C6?
2005 was the new model year for the A6, so do you have the new body style or the previous one?
The C6 (2005+) V8 has a timing chain at the rear of the engine.
The C5 (1998-2004) has a timing belt at the front.
The C6 (2005+) V8 has a timing chain at the rear of the engine.
The C5 (1998-2004) has a timing belt at the front.
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