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VW T4 "Eurovans" => Inline 5cyl Petrol engine tech => Topic started by: 93euro on November 19, 2018, 10:33:01 am

Title: timing belt tensioner-93 eurovan
Post by: 93euro on November 19, 2018, 10:33:01 am

I'm in the process of having my timing belt and water pump replaced on my 93 eurovan MV, and myself and the shop are having a very hard time tracking down a timing belt tensioner (VW part# 023 109 243).  Does anyone have any tips on where one can be sourced?

Title: Re: timing belt tensioner-93 eurovan
Post by: wildenbeast on November 19, 2018, 04:50:19 pm

Unknown quality ($140):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Timing-Belt-Tensioner-Kit-for-Eurovan-92-94-with-2-5l-Gas-Engine-023109243/223202666519?fits=Model%3AEuroVan&epid=19025089177&hash=item33f7ea6817:g:k~IAAOSw8KJb0NVy:rk:1:pf:0

OEM ($395):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/92-93-94-95-VW-Eurovan-Timing-Belt-kit-tensioner-2-5-AAF-ACU-roller-023109243/273460706980?hash=item3fab873ea4:g:IDoAAOSwgPRboH47:rk:8:pf:0

Title: Re: timing belt tensioner-93 eurovan
Post by: 93euro on November 20, 2018, 09:40:26 am

Thanks for the response.  After a bit more research and calling around I tracked down one (only 5 left in stock) from Van-again in New Jersey. He gets them direct from Germany. $125, only available with a timing belt, but glad to have found one!

Title: Re: timing belt tensioner-93 eurovan
Post by: wildenbeast on November 21, 2018, 08:34:01 am

That first link is actually the same as buying from Van-again.  I didn't know Ken sourced those from Germany.  He has a lot of good parts for 2.5L vans.