Cambelt or Chain?
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what engine what age? I cant think of any that has a chain but give us more info..
Artimus
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I have the same CCZA engine & it'd be nice to know for definite. Are you certain, as I read elsewhere that some engines have both Chain & Belt?
Edit: it seems you're correct - just checked on another forum.
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Artimus
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Pretty sure there's the Cambelt that you replace and is connected to the crankshaft, then there's a camchain which connects the two cams together.
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As above, your 2004 A3 2.0 FSi non turbo has both a timing belt and a timing chain.
Belt from Crankshaft - waterpump - camshaft
and
Chain from exhaust cam to inlet cam.
Only the belt is a service item that should be changed at a set interval (60-75,000miles (depends on who you ask) or 5 years). The chain only needs changing if you are experiencing problems with it.
Belt from Crankshaft - waterpump - camshaft
and
Chain from exhaust cam to inlet cam.
Only the belt is a service item that should be changed at a set interval (60-75,000miles (depends on who you ask) or 5 years). The chain only needs changing if you are experiencing problems with it.
