Is this a dangerous oversight, PK tensioner
05-09-2018, 03:00 AM
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Full service bulletin:
https://www.blauparts.com/audi_timin...tallation.html
I've never seen such a bulletin for the Ferrari unit:
https://www.ricambiamerica.com/15735...tightener.html
https://www.blauparts.com/audi_timin...tallation.html
I've never seen such a bulletin for the Ferrari unit:
https://www.ricambiamerica.com/15735...tightener.html
05-09-2018, 11:40 AM
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Interestingly, Gates also emphasizes this. They goes so far as to say their tensioners should always be stored in the upright position and have their packaging marked accordingly.
05-09-2018, 02:18 PM
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Along with this informational bulletin from Gates - Gates_TB_011_hyd_tensioners.pdf - which states that the pin should only be removed in the vertical position with all parts installed (page 3).
05-09-2018, 04:01 PM
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To be sure I bought an OE Audi tensioner. Also purchased a INA and already had a NTN in stock.
The Audi was NTN. Both INA and NTN are OEM to Audi.
None of the boxes contained any additional paperwork, printing or instructions.
In future we will include the Bulletin in the box with the tensioner to be ultra safe.
The Audi was NTN. Both INA and NTN are OEM to Audi.
None of the boxes contained any additional paperwork, printing or instructions.
In future we will include the Bulletin in the box with the tensioner to be ultra safe.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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05-09-2018, 10:33 PM
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To be sure I bought an OE Audi tensioner. Also purchased a INA and already had a NTN in stock.
The Audi was NTN. Both INA and NTN are OEM to Audi.
None of the boxes contained any additional paperwork, printing or instructions.
In future we will include the Bulletin in the box with the tensioner to be ultra safe.
The Audi was NTN. Both INA and NTN are OEM to Audi.
None of the boxes contained any additional paperwork, printing or instructions.
In future we will include the Bulletin in the box with the tensioner to be ultra safe.
The only question (to be super through) is.....does the factory Audi tensioner have any warning about keeping the tensioner upright for 3 hours before pulling the pin?
If it doesn't, it is very unlikely that many mechanics or home users will ever do this and you might as well forget it, right?
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05-11-2018, 11:17 AM
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You mean URO Parts isn't OEM? Damn now I have to return mine and pay the restocking fee. /s
Mongo - were then any notes about this subject matter included or printed on the box from URO?