does this sound right im putin a z6 block wit a a6 head and the only timing belt that lines up at tdc is a dx 1.5 belt
does this sound right every thing lines up perfect.
Use a z6 or a6 belt. Your doing it wrong if a 1.5L belt with a completely different deck height fits.
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Eh.
88 A6 cam is keyed on the D15 index. The difference should be in the cam gear.
If the head's been milled, block decked, it's not uncommon to be a half tooth or more off, although it doesn't seem to be "more" since you always set it by the closest tooth.
Get a cam gear, and an A6/Z6 belt. Center your distributor. Lock your timing at 16 degrees, adjust the cam gear *instead* of the distributor to set your ignition timing. This sets mechanical and ignition timing all in one.