Contitech timing belt
#1
12-01-2004, 02:26 PM
Contitech timing belt
I was concerned about using this belt. I saw a write up online saying it was inferior to the actual OEM belt. Is this true??? The description for the kit says the belt is OEM, but a contitech came w/ the Ultimate timing belt kit I purchased from ECS. Is this the OEM, or is the write up wrong (see below) I realize it's not the same model of car I have, but I am still a bit concerened about using it. Please advise - Thanks - Nick
TIMING BELT
I ordered a timing belt for the above mentioned car. The OEM of the belt (as
stamped on it) is Conitech. I found the following discrepancies with it as
compared to the Audi OEM belt I procured from the Audi dealer:
1 2 3 4
Imparts Supplied Belt 1" 0.080" 0.210" 0.115"
Audi Supplied Belt 0.750" 0.095" 0.195" 0.115"
1- Belt Width
2- Belt Height at Non Toothed Area
3- Belt Height at Non Toothed Area
4- Belt Tooth Height
As you can see, the only dimension that was NOT different from the Audi supplied
belt was the belt tooth height. I did not use this belt because of the width, 1"
is larger than the cam belt area (approximately 7/8"), it would overlap on both
sides. I did not check it, but I imagine it would be pinched due to its width on
the crank shaft pulley.
Additionally, it is 0.015" less thick than the Audi supplied belt. This would
most definitely affect service life unless it is made of a radically
different/stronger material.
I ordered a timing belt for the above mentioned car. The OEM of the belt (as
stamped on it) is Conitech. I found the following discrepancies with it as
compared to the Audi OEM belt I procured from the Audi dealer:
1 2 3 4
Imparts Supplied Belt 1" 0.080" 0.210" 0.115"
Audi Supplied Belt 0.750" 0.095" 0.195" 0.115"
1- Belt Width
2- Belt Height at Non Toothed Area
3- Belt Height at Non Toothed Area
4- Belt Tooth Height
As you can see, the only dimension that was NOT different from the Audi supplied
belt was the belt tooth height. I did not use this belt because of the width, 1"
is larger than the cam belt area (approximately 7/8"), it would overlap on both
sides. I did not check it, but I imagine it would be pinched due to its width on
the crank shaft pulley.
Additionally, it is 0.015" less thick than the Audi supplied belt. This would
most definitely affect service life unless it is made of a radically
different/stronger material.
#2
12-01-2004, 02:27 PM
RE: Contitech timing belt
fyi... I was told that Continental was the maker of the OEM timing belt
#5
12-02-2004, 12:07 PM
RE: Contitech timing belt
ORIGINAL: Jestnomen
I've never heard of any problems with the belt ECS provides in the kit. I have it on my car right now. I woulnt worry.
I've never heard of any problems with the belt ECS provides in the kit. I have it on my car right now. I woulnt worry.
cool... I already found out that it was ok..
I need to find a more informative site... got any recomendations???
#8
12-02-2004, 04:39 PM
RE: Contitech timing belt
I paid $254 + tax/shipping..... it is an amazingly good deal for what you get.
check link below. All the parts are of OEM quality, if not OEM and are also made in Germany
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...&engine=V6+30v
BTW.... I just got a 98 and love it.... bone stock too.. What are you gonna mod first??? I think I'm gonna do the Euro. light kit, and Suspension first.
check link below. All the parts are of OEM quality, if not OEM and are also made in Germany
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...&engine=V6+30v
BTW.... I just got a 98 and love it.... bone stock too.. What are you gonna mod first??? I think I'm gonna do the Euro. light kit, and Suspension first.
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