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Audi A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Service and Repair

Make
Audi
Model
A8L
Engine
V8-4.2L (BFM)
Year
2004
Section
Timing Belt › Service and Repair › Procedures
MaintenanceProcedures
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Timing Belt: Procedures

Ribbed Belt, Checking, 6.0L MPI and 5.2 FSI

Check guide rollers and tensioner rollers and replace if necessary.

Check ribbed belt - 1 - for:

‹› Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional breaks)

‹› Separation (cover layer, belt cords) 

‹› Breaks at lower layer 

‹› Fraying of cords 

‹› Wear at flanks (material wear, frayed flanks, hardening or glazing of flanks, surface cracks) 

‹› Oil or grease contamination 

‹› Replace the belt if any damage is found. By replacing, failures and/or disturbances can be avoided. The replacement of a ribbed belt is a repair

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