My mothers Audi 80 estate has just snapped it's cam belt.
It would appear to be related to the water pump - steam appearing from under bonnet before engine stopped - so probably the water pump seized and led to the belt snapping.
Does anyone know how badly these engines are affected by the belt snapping? I know very few engines have enough clearance to stop a valve / piston contact but I'm hoping this is one of them.....
Any recommendations of cheap Audi parts suppliers?
Piers
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I am not qualified to comment on the likely extent of damage I'm afraid, however on the cheap parts front try Euro car parts or
German Swedish & french I insert the link as its not the sort of thing you want to do a search for!
Good Luck!
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Not only a broken cambelt, but it's been cooked as well. If I were you I would ring round a few decent breakers and see if anyone has a replacement engine. It will probably work out cheaper, quicker and more satisfactory than trying to salvage yours.
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Piers,
I agree with Richard, but I understand that the 2.6 engine is relatively rare, so good hunting. There are also Audi specialist breakers, check out your 'AutoTrader' or equivalent.
If you are *very* lucky, you might get away with a replacement 'short' engine??? Any other views about this?
Martin.
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...with I might add a new valve or two....
Martin.
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Piers,
Out if interest, what's the service history and what sort of mileage are we looking at. This sounds nasty.
M reg? (Is it the 2.6 'E'?).
Stu.
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I think about 100,000 miles - or there abouts. L reg SE Avant (estate) auto. Quite a recent service and full history of pretty much on the dot servicing. It's a very nice car, very solid, tonka toy looks in a metallic charcolish black.
Piers
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