ca2n
A2OC Donor
Hello all,
I have been browsing the forum with great interest and admiration of the passion the forum members have on the A2! It's time to get my own then I suppose!
I should be picking up a 2002 TDI 75 next week. There's not much history on the car and I've already made a list of things that need attention based on what I saw during viewing. My main concern, though, is the timing belt and whether it would survive the 60-mile journey home. As I understand it, I should be able to at least get a visible inspection on the condition of the belt by removing the top belt cover. The belt cover, according to this picture, is secured by two bolts. What tools would I need to have to remove the belt cover? And are there any visual clues I should watch out for on the belt once I get to see it?
Wish me luck! When (If) I get back, I will post pictures as per forum guidelines. Cheers.
Yat
I have been browsing the forum with great interest and admiration of the passion the forum members have on the A2! It's time to get my own then I suppose!
I should be picking up a 2002 TDI 75 next week. There's not much history on the car and I've already made a list of things that need attention based on what I saw during viewing. My main concern, though, is the timing belt and whether it would survive the 60-mile journey home. As I understand it, I should be able to at least get a visible inspection on the condition of the belt by removing the top belt cover. The belt cover, according to this picture, is secured by two bolts. What tools would I need to have to remove the belt cover? And are there any visual clues I should watch out for on the belt once I get to see it?
Wish me luck! When (If) I get back, I will post pictures as per forum guidelines. Cheers.
Yat