i silpped thed timing belt on my 1998 audi a8 quattro. is it a for sure thing that i will now have bent valves

Asked by babyjay511 Oct 02, 2016 at 04:59 AM about the 1998 Audi A8

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

6 Answers

188,365

You could bend the valves and will need to replace the heads or rebuild them

im asking if that is for sure. i have not replaced the timing belt yet but i want to know if i am going to have to FOR SURE replace the valves also.

188,365

Oh, no you wont if you change the belt, sorry I thought you said the valves were bent...

i havent had the valves checked yet i was just told that the a8 has an interference motor and that if i slip the timing that i will have for sure bent the valves. so im asking true or not?

188,365

I never heard that, the only way to check is install a new belt and or check the head...

Your Answer:

A8

Looking for a Used A8 in your area?

CarGurus has 38 nationwide A8 listings starting at $17,871.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    280
  • #2
    MiataInNorCAL
    Reputation
    170
  • #3
    deadcandance
    Reputation
    130
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class
16 Great Deals out of 203 listings starting at $6,500
Used BMW 7 Series
12 Great Deals out of 129 listings starting at $8,499
Used Audi A6
4 Great Deals out of 114 listings starting at $5,600
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
38 Great Deals out of 501 listings starting at $5,450
Used Lexus LS
3 Great Deals out of 31 listings starting at $5,995
Used Land Rover Range Rover
16 Great Deals out of 363 listings starting at $14,988

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.