A80 1Z belt tensioner help

Mikey-S · 25-04-16, 02:23 PM

Looking for a bit of help.. I've got a 95 A80 with a 1Z engine, the alternator belt tensioner is collapsing so I tried to order one from the dealers but they are now obsolete! Has anyone repaired one of these, ie had it rebushed or anything like that? Any ideas where I can get one? Thanks in advance.

Mikey-S · 25-04-16, 05:59 PM

This is the tensioner in question.. I've just found them on Audi tradition for 540 Euros! Got to be a cheaper fix somehow..?

quattromnc · 25-04-16, 06:42 PM

The MK3 golf had a very similar engine labelled 1Y, euro car parts have the pulleys and tensioners in stock. I know they're not genuine pieces but stacked against the other options, seems like a favourable option to me ☺

Mikey-S · 25-04-16, 06:52 PM

I've just found out there are 'top-hat' style bushes available, plus the rod itself can be bought. 028 903 313 for the bushes, and 028 903 308A for the rod.

25-04-16, 05:59 PM	#2
Mikey-S Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 68	This is the tensioner in question.. I've just found them on Audi tradition for 540 Euros! Got to be a cheaper fix somehow..?

25-04-16, 06:42 PM	#3
quattromnc Grown up member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newton Mearns, Glasgow Posts: 177	The MK3 golf had a very similar engine labelled 1Y, euro car parts have the pulleys and tensioners in stock. I know they're not genuine pieces but stacked against the other options, seems like a favourable option to me ☺

25-04-16, 06:52 PM	#4
Mikey-S Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 68	I've just found out there are 'top-hat' style bushes available, plus the rod itself can be bought. 028 903 313 for the bushes, and 028 903 308A for the rod.