turbo mandrake
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guys, is there a preferred cambelt kit everyone uses, any part numbers would be helpful, 01 75bhp 1.4tdi. cheers
cambelt kit 1.4 tdi which make
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robskiA2tdi
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Check which type of tensioner you need,early ones had hydrolic one
drewroberts
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I would only ever use Audi original parts for such a vital job as this. The Audi parts are insured against failure by them, aftermarket parts from other manufacturers are not. You really do get what you pay for in this instance anyway. I’m sure someone will correct me if this information is incorrect.
Indi
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Hi,
I think lots of people go with continental Contitech, which is what I chose though have not yet finished swapping it out so cannot give much of an opinion.
I think Continental are the manufacturer of the original belt Audi use but I may be mistaken.
For a 2001 TDI 75 you should need the same as me: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/contitech/16610001
This is the hydraulically damped tensioner version.
For some reason Autodoc is substantially cheaper through the app so worth ordering there rather than online if you are using them.
Also worth noting that you'll need to replace the bolts for the V-belt vibration damper pulley which don't come in the kit: (https://www.autodoc.co.uk/contitech/7477883) as well as the engine mount bolts, though I only discovered this halfway through so have not sourced them yet.
These bolts all are torqued to the required value and then turned a further 90 degrees, stretching the bolt and making them un-reusable.
Probably also worth changing V-belt and V-belt tensioner too
Indi
I think lots of people go with continental Contitech, which is what I chose though have not yet finished swapping it out so cannot give much of an opinion.
I think Continental are the manufacturer of the original belt Audi use but I may be mistaken.
For a 2001 TDI 75 you should need the same as me: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/contitech/16610001
This is the hydraulically damped tensioner version.
For some reason Autodoc is substantially cheaper through the app so worth ordering there rather than online if you are using them.
Also worth noting that you'll need to replace the bolts for the V-belt vibration damper pulley which don't come in the kit: (https://www.autodoc.co.uk/contitech/7477883) as well as the engine mount bolts, though I only discovered this halfway through so have not sourced them yet.
These bolts all are torqued to the required value and then turned a further 90 degrees, stretching the bolt and making them un-reusable.
Probably also worth changing V-belt and V-belt tensioner too
Indi
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Little Dog
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I'm reasonably certain the bolts you mention are 10.9 high tensile, not stretch bolts. Check the bolt head and if 10.9 then there is no need to replace them unless damaged. A trick my local Audi workshop taught me.
Currently running Continental Contitech on my 75 TDi. My replacement belt kit is a Febi. Check which tensioner you have before ordering.
turbo mandrake
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phil is it worth replacing them as she's on 218k
Indi
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They say 10.9 but the workshop manual still says so replace them, the Xnm+45 degree ones are reusable but the xnm+90 degree ones all seem to be single use I think?
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A2 > Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Power unit | 3-cylinder TDI unit injector engine (1.4 ltr. 2-valve), mechanics | Engine assy,cylinder block,crankcase | Assembly mountings | Removing and installing engine mounting with cover for engine mounting
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Little Dog
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I took an Audi A4 to 250k miles with its original 10.9 suspension bolts but I did replace the lock nuts everytime I stripped the suspension.
The problem you may have if your car is fully maintained and those bolts have been out and in a few times and never replaced is that they are wearing. If you pull out the female thread you will be in trouble.
If you are unsure of the history new bolts is the safe option.
Little Dog
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Yes you are right, I know what the manual says and I did challenge Audi when they didn't replace the bolts on my car during a cam belt change. Their response was, it is not neccessary, we never do that.
The determining factor is the type of bolt 10.9 or stretch. Or just play it completely safe and go with the manual.
Indi
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Cool, as it happens I put the mount back temporarily with the old bolts as I didn't notice the manual said to replace till I'd taken it to pieces, and I wanted the car mobile while I waited for the bolts, but maybe I'll Leave them as they are until the next change in that case
turbo mandrake
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indi, the price comes up on my auto doc app the same as the internet, how did you get it to discount.
Indi
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Sorry, not sure, I paid £159 through the app but now it’s showing up as £179 on both the app and online. Lots of the other variation on the kit have a reduced ‘in app’ price listed too but the one I used does not seem to anymore….
Most stuff is just listed in the app for a cheaper price (not a special coupon or offer as far as I can tell) and when I got mine, the kit I linked was too. No idea why it’s changed, and for some products but not all…
turbo mandrake
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indi, how do you tell which ones have the hydraulic tensioners, cos they all listed 2000 to 2005
Indi
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On the ‘item details’ section it has the range of VIN numbers each type covers. If yours is a 2001 AMF then I think it does have the hydraulic tensioner, and should be the kit I sent the link too, but yeah definitely check it against your VIN number