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Chain in back or belt in front?

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Old 03-18-2021, 07:52 AM
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Does 2008 a8 4.2 have the timing chain in the rear of engine or front?
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Back of engine. Previous to 2007, 4.2 had timing belt (not chain) which was in the front.


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