cbk07

The timing belt just broke in my 01 S4 6 speed with 70k. Can the heads be removed without pulling the motor? If not, does motor come out from top or bottom and with or without tranny? Anyone have any tech advice on removing the heads. Are both intake and exhaust interference? Also any other maintenance I should perform while out? Where is the best place to buy valves, etc. Any help will be appreciated. cbk

Bauer

motor comes out the front and head can be taken off with the motor in the car to my understanding, just a real PITA.

InFlux

after reading his post, i regret waiting 90k miles to do mine... i'm a lucky dude. next one is going on at 140k :-)

Milpitas2.7T

at 70K, wow.. that sucks,

Captain Matt, I be

sorry to hear man, look at it as an opportunity for a built motor

PSmalls::DoggieStyle

I hope this, along with the other failures reported on here recently, will be enough to influence those skeptical about timing belt failures to get them changed in a timely manner.

Jason Trumpio

and I drive like a maniac.

(factory turbos still strong at 115k, knock on wood)

Good luck getting it fixed...

OCA::DIY Motorsports

Is 28K too soon? ;-P

Dr. Jekyll

I have 77K on mine, hopefully it lasts 2 more weeks *fingers crossed and knocks on wood*

PSmalls::DoggieStyle

Did mine at 19,500, failing tensioner spotted by Nick Gustas