Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - 00 1.9 Cambelt change on PD engine code AJM

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Sat 22 Aug 2009 23:02
00 1.9 Cambelt change on PD engine code AJM - Nige 101
My A4 has done 114k and is due its (second) belt change - presumably the water pump should be changed at the same time -
Should I use the "genuine" kit?
Do Audi still supply the w/pump with the plastic impellor which can fail?
I understand there is a "vibration damper" - is this part of the kit and if not should it also be changed at this mileage?
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Sat 22 Aug 2009 23:27
00 1.9 Cambelt change on PD engine code AJM - 659FBE
Euro Car Parts sell Continental belt kits - Continental are an OE supplier to VAG. The damper is part of the kit but you must specify the year and the engine number because later engines don't have the (hydraulic) damper and use a different kit.

ECP also sell water pumps with a metal impeller - you would be well advised to fit one.

659.

Edited by 659FBE on 22/08/2009 at 23:29

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Sat 22 Aug 2009 23:29
00 1.9 Cambelt change on PD engine code AJM - davecuk
If it's an expensive labour/difficult item to get to....always try and use OEM kit. It is not worth the small saving to risk an inferior product.

The only exception would be where aftermarket kit is inspected and is definitely better than original fitment e.g. Renault clio electric window motor and riser kit.

Edited by davecuk on 22/08/2009 at 23:30

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