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Re: Tensioner?

In a message dated 97-11-01 22:19:14 EST, you write:

<< Is there or is there not a timing belt tensioner on the 4kcsq (5-cylinder)
 engine???  I am getting conflicting reports on this.  I heard that the
 waterpump is the tensioner on this engine, but various parts suppliers and
the
 Audi dealer told me to replace the tensioner at the same time as the belt
and
 waterpump.  I ordered and received the tensioner in question, but now I am
not
 sure that I will need it.  Any ideas???
 
 Thanks!
  >>


The water pump is used to tension the belt.  There is a roller mounted on the
oil pump that the belt goes around.  This is what is most often reffered to
as a "tensioner" when in fact it isn't..

Scott