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Review on ๐Ÿ”ง Gates 38018 DriveAlign Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley: Enhanced Performance Solution by Peter Green

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Simple solution for VW MK4

Ideal replacement for Volkswagen MK4 1.8T/2.0 V-Ribbed Belt Tensioner. Much cheaper than replacing the entire assembly and at a fraction of the cost. Installation is easy. Remove the tensioner assembly from the engine, apply PBlaster to the back of the pulley bolt and allow to set. Then take a mapp torch and briefly heat the mount around the stud. Flip it over and remove the bolt after the PBlaster and heat rip it off. Then install a new pulley.

Pros
  • High quality bearings eliminate bearing noise
Cons
  • Expensive