2G Is my Timing belt loose?

[TSITurbo95]

Ok, so I just got done working on my car, and noticed my timing belt felt a little lose, but what do you all think?

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Is this a little lose, or is it fine? Also about replacing it, should I go OEM or aftermarket? What is the real difference in quality? Second, do I need the tensioner and both pulley's to replace the timing belt?

 

[LiquidX]

Ok, so I just got done working on my car, and noticed my timing belt felt a little lose, but what do you all think?

Imageshack - mvi3191.mp4 - Uploaded by TurboTSI95

Is this a little lose, or is it fine? Also about replacing it, should I go OEM or aftermarket? What is the real difference in quality? Second, do I need the tensioner and both pulley's to replace the timing belt?

I think it looks a little loose personally. You can't go wrong with OEM but aftermarket belts while most being stronger, still need(should) be replaced at the standard 60k interval. If you get a kevlar belt oiled then it'll need replaced right away as well. Anytime you do the belt, replace the pulleys and tensioner (why half ass it)

STM DSM TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT KIT

 

[TSITurbo95]

Ok, thank you.

 

[92AWDHX40]

yep do it right do it once, lessons ive learned over the years with these dsms.

 

[mindset]

I highly recommend replacing the pulleys and autotensioner.

I trashed my head cause I half assed it. Lesson learned.

I went with OEM pulleys and a Gates timing belt from partsdinosaur.com

Edit: *Holy shit* that is loose .That's just asking for jumped timing and a trashed head.

 

[TSITurbo95]

Yeah I was going to go with oem pulleys and gates racing timing belt, with balance shaft eliminator kit.

 

[mindset]

Good choice.

 

[TSITurbo95]

Indeed. I thought it seemed a little lose, but wasent too sure. But this is my dd, so ill have to drive around on it until this stuff comes in and I can find someone to do it. I don't trust myself doing it.