DanAudi90

Hi everyone

Today I started to work on the car to replace the PS pump since it was leaking like hell and there was PS fluid all over the engine. I took out the pump. The shaft seems OK but it is probably the seal since the whole thing is in fluid and dirt.
Then i decided to look at the T-belt. I open the covers and what do i see - the belt and everything inside is full of PS fluid. DAMN. So now i think this is really dangerous. My T-belt is ok, since it was replaced recently.
Is it possible to spray some degreaser in order to klean this mess or i have to take it down and clean everything piece by piece. Do i need to replace the belt again?

1993 Audi 90CS 2.8 V6 Auto

MikTip

PS oil is not good to get onto the timing belt.

To be on the safe side, I would recommend to have the belt changed as soon as possible.

What state do you live in?

DanAudi90

Damn I have to change it. How likely is to break one of the damper bolts if the whole thing is soaked in oil?

MikTip

<center><img src="http://www.12v.org/engine/images/front.gif"></center><p>The dampner your refering to?

The ribbed accessory belt tensioner?<ul><li><a href="http://www.12v.org/engine/index.php?section=cl&amp;view=front">http://www.12v.org/engine/index.php?section=cl&amp;view=front</a</li></ul>

DanAudi90

Thanks for the picture. I am talking about the ribbed accessory belt tensioner.

That does not have anything to do with the timing belt mess - it's different story.

Where are you Mike? What state

MikTip

Re: NC Mik. On the Coast.

DanAudi90

That's not so far from here :-)

MikTip

Where you be?