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Isimmo · 31-03-18, 10:14 AM

Fitting a new belt is no guarantee of safety either though...

I've known cars lose a camshaft belt after only several thousand miles... The main issue is 'new' belts that are 'new old stock' that are 20 years old and/or have been stored badly.

31-03-18, 10:14 AM	#10
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	Fitting a new belt is no guarantee of safety either though... I've known cars lose a camshaft belt after only several thousand miles... The main issue is 'new' belts that are 'new old stock' that are 20 years old and/or have been stored badly. __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.