Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 1997 Audi A4

The timing belt broke, which caused damaged to the engine.

Timing belt tensioner failed at 64k. Mechanic said that the timing belt was virtually under no tension and would have failed immediately if not caught by a vibrating sound from idle to 2200rpm.

While driving the vehicle timing gear belt broke, causing to pull out of the road. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts.

While driving, the vehicle stalled on the road due to timing belt failure resulting in major engine damage.

Timing belt had to be replaced at 60,000 miles which interfered with engine valves, valves were bent. While traveling the engine stopped running. Vehicle was towed to the mechanic and identified that the starter was broken. The starter was replaced but further diagnosis led to finding that the timing belt broke which caused the starter to fail, bending valves and damaging the head. All were replaced.

While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled, either timing belt or timing belt tensioner was cause for stalling.

I have contacted Audi of America several times because I do not feel I should be responsible for the charges incurred of approximately $4000. Due to the fact the new tensionser purchased from the dealer is totally different then the original and due to the failed tensioner / timing belt damaged my cylinder head and valves.

While driving about 50 mph all of a sudden engine stalled. Then, vehicle was towed, and a techinician said it was a broken timing belt. Consumer believed that this was too early to happen.