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Belt or chain in my Audi S3?
I have a 2012 audi s3 , you say the diesel has a belt and the 2lt has a chain , so if my 2 lt has a plastic timing chain cover is it a chain or a belt ? Thanking you
Our answer:
Hi Andrew,
The 2012 S3's engine has a timing belt.
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