Gates Tensioner

Ovrhill

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 9, 2019
Location
Haltom City, Texas
TDI
'04 Jetta Wagon BEW, '06 Golf BEW, '15 Golf TDI(sold), '05 Golf TDI (wrecked)
Just bought a Gates timing belt for one of my BEWs and I didnt realize that the kit came with a Gates tensioner. I've always bought the Conti belt kit with the Litens tensioner.
Can someone ease my mind before on the Gates tensioner before I install it? I do see that it is made, or at least assembled, in Turkey.
I did call the parts vendor (well known on here) and was assured that they have sold Gates tensioners for years without issue.
Thanks
 

oilhammer

Certified Volkswagen Nut & Vendor
Joined
Dec 11, 2001
Location
outside St Louis, MO
TDI
There are just too many to list....
Yes, should be fine. Some VAG engines came with those from the factory. Right now, parts availability has been so spotty that other suppliers are filling in the gaps.
 
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