does the 2005 Audi A8 have a timing belt or timing chain

Asked by tahoecpl Mar 26, 2014 at 08:40 PM about the 2005 Audi A8

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

does the 2005 Audi A8 A have a timing belt or a timing chain

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Michael answered 11 years ago

Timing Belt. The kit with the tensioners and belt runs about $180.

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MBofMB answered 7 years ago

Sorry your wrong, the 4.2 has 4 timing CHAINS at the rear of the block.

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Asus answered 7 years ago

Actually, the 05 has belts at front. The later FSI engine has chains at back

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