Reply With QuoteWhat did the belt look like, any signs of cracks or wear?
It looks like you read my post in the diesel section back on 18/05/23.
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Bit the bullet and changed everything. No noticeable wear after 70,000 klm since last change but has been over 7 years. Serpentine tensioner wasn't done before and had miniscule movement at pulley. Car will be over 20 years old before due again! Could not budge the alternator pulley, snapped 2 special tools. Will wait till alternator dies and replace as one.
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What did the belt look like, any signs of cracks or wear?
It looks like you read my post in the diesel section back on 18/05/23.
Understand how it works, troubleshoot logically BEFORE replacing parts.
2001 T4 TRAKKA Syncro 2.5TDI,2006 Mk5 2.0TDI Golf manual,2001 Polo 1.4 16V manual [now sold], '09 2.0CR TDI Tiguan manual,
Numerous Mk1 Golf diesels
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No sign of any real wear at all. The Continental branding hadn't even worn off the belt! Water pump was in much better condition than the one I replaced 7 years ago.
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