Yblocker
Veteran Member
Is the information regarding obsolete vs newer timing belt tensioner a recent thing or have I managed to fall asleep in class again? The parts I just ordered for a timing belt service I need to do came with the older version (brown).
https://www.litensaftermarket.com/f...enspanner/VW_1.9L_TDI_installation_notice.pdf
Also. When I removed the old tensioner today, the locating tab was bent to the point of rubbing on the roller. I know about the issue of people not getting the tab into the recess when installing. I am pretty GD sure I did not do this 60,000 miles ago. The old belt looks great and was nicely centered on the cam and pump sprockets. Really wondering how how that happened....
I wanted to post pics but seem to have lost the ability (?). Was using phtotobucket.
https://www.litensaftermarket.com/f...enspanner/VW_1.9L_TDI_installation_notice.pdf
Also. When I removed the old tensioner today, the locating tab was bent to the point of rubbing on the roller. I know about the issue of people not getting the tab into the recess when installing. I am pretty GD sure I did not do this 60,000 miles ago. The old belt looks great and was nicely centered on the cam and pump sprockets. Really wondering how how that happened....
I wanted to post pics but seem to have lost the ability (?). Was using phtotobucket.