It's been short and sweet... but my A8 has died :-(

[DavidMacA8]

Well gents...

And so it is with a heavy heart, I declare my A8 dead I am incredibly gutted, but have no choice. I did a 350 mile round trip on Saturday Edinburgh - Aberdeen - Edinburgh, no issue at all, until late on Saturday when I got back. Literally pulled into my street, heard a crazy noise, sounded like plastic trim caught on something. Popped the bonnet, took the covers off...timing belt loose, tensioner gone. From the sound of it the belt jumped at least a tooth or two as well. Can't believe it, have spent a lot of money on her, but I'm done now. I'm reluctantly breaking her unless I'm made an offer I can't refuse to buy whole. Didn't even make it to a meet been a pleasure guys, and hope this never happens to any of you! Got a wee one on the way too now, hence neither the time nor inclination to be doing anything with it. Tomorrow sees me buy a C6 TDI on the premise of hopeful sensibility!

All the best gents, Happy Christmas!