Volkswagen Corrado Belts and Hoses

Litens was the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this Volkswagen tensioner and offers this “O.E. Exact”* part for the aftermarket. This “O.E. Exact”* part for the aftermarket meets all original equipment form, fit, and function specifications. *(O.E. Exact – Original Equipment manufacturers prohibits the use of their part number or logo on parts sold to other customers. Therefore, the Litens aftermarket part may have minor cosmetic differences but still be exact in performance and design). Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: Both the original equipment and Litens aftermarket tensioner use a round spring versus a flat spring and are marked “Made in Germany”. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket._

Product Features:

• Manufactured by the original equipment part supplier to ensure proper form, fit and performance
• Internal “round spring” technology to provide constant belt tension and alignment throughout its service life.
• Installation instructions included.
• Heavy Duty Glass Reinforced Polymer Pulley for optimized dimensional control and running surface durability
• Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in approx. 20 minutes to 1 hour.
• Due to the fact that belts and tensioners have similar Original Equipment “design life targets”, it is often a best practice to replace the belt tensioner when replacing a worn or broken belt. Belt removal is required to change the tensioner. Therefore, d

The Driveworks belt is designed to provide better belt-to-pulley contact. The specialized rubber compound incorporates a high temperature polymer formulated to maximize load carrying requirements and belt life. This Driveworks ribbed belt has been constructed and engineered to meet the stringent demands of today’s automotive drive systems. The Driveworks ribbed belt delivers long-lasting dependable belt life.

Product Features:

• Constructed with heat and ozone resistant EPDM rubber
• Fiber is added to the rib stock to reinforce the rubber and reduce noise from worn and misaligned pulleys
• Made with treated polyester cord to reduce belt stretch

The Driveworks belt is designed to provide better belt-to-pulley contact. The specialized rubber compound incorporates a high temperature polymer formulated to maximize load carrying requirements and belt life. This Driveworks ribbed belt has been constructed and engineered to meet the stringent demands of today’s automotive drive systems. The Driveworks ribbed belt delivers long-lasting dependable belt life.

Product Features:

• Constructed with heat and ozone resistant EPDM rubber
• Fiber is added to the rib stock to reinforce the rubber and reduce noise from worn and misaligned pulleys
• Made with treated polyester cord to reduce belt stretch

Constructed with aramid reinforced EPDM compounds, the Dayco poly-V serpentine belt delivers  more than just OE quality. Developed through extensive laboratory and road testing, the rib profile in this EPDM belt has been engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives and helps eliminate noisy belt conditions. Dayco poly rib serpentine belts offer extensive flexibility and longer service life, while handling higher workloads and temperatures.

Product Features:

• Provides full coverage for today’s light-duty vehicle market, especially vehicles with troublesome drives
• Engineered to help address noise issues caused by the belt drive 
• Capable of handling more extreme temperatures and workloads

HOSE – FUEL

Metal line kit for engine oil coolers. Routes oil lines past exhaust manifolds.

Product Features:

• Metal line kit
• For use in engine oil cooler applications
• Routes oil lines past exhaust manifolds
• Provides protection where standard hoses can fail

1/2″ x 12′ engine oil cooler hose. Imperial engine hose is specifically designed for engine cooling applications.

Product Features:

• Engine oil cooler hose
• Size: 1/2″ x 12′
• Designed for engine oil applications
• 12′ hose length accommodates most applications

Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and assemblies, Rein hoses are identical, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings when called for by the original manufacturer. Rein hose systems, feature integrated thermoplastic couplings, O-ring seals, and multiple connections that branch out to various engine components. Rein Automotive hoses are designed to fit just like the OE hose. No more cutting hoses to fit or repurposing old quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Direct OE replacement for European cars
• Integrated thermoplastic couplings and O-ring seals
• Designed to go directly from the shelf to the vehicle. No cutting is ever needed
• All cooling-water hose inner linings are resistant to electrochemical cracking
• high strength and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, and ozone
• Resistance to distilled water and water ethylene glycol mixtures
• Resistance to air temperatures of up to 135C

Providing reliable service in applications requiring molded hoses in small diameters, the Dayco small I.D. heater hose is designed to replace OEM coolant hoses. Made with the same bends and routing as the original assembly, this molded hose is meant to fit the vehicle precisely. The knitted reinforcement and synthetic EPDM construction provide high-strength performance and resistance to detrimental environmental elements, coolants and temperature variations of -40°F (-40°C) to +257°F (+125°C) and the “quick connect” end allows for fast, convenient installation.

Product Features:

• Meets the requirements of SAE J20R3, Class D-1
• Designed to meet Type EC electro-chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684, which prevents inner tube deterioration caused by the build-up of static electric charges
• Engineered as an OEM replacement
• The knitted polyester reinforcement provides high burst strength and resists degradation from temperature extremes and moisture

Rein Automotive OE quality heater hoses fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and hose assemblies, Rein hoses are identical to the OEM, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Reduces installation time.
• No cutting, refitting or adjusting the hose.
• Prevents leaks and comebacks from reusing old quick connectors and o-rings.
• Resistant to heat, salt, road debris, oil and other contaminants.

ContiTech Serpentine Belts come in a wide range of sizes and are designed to be oil-resistant and temperature-stable from -22F to 176F (-30C to 80C). ContiTech Serpentine Belts deliver 98% power efficiency. While a lower profile design easily handles higher engine revs, reducing noise and providing cooler running temperatures. High performance construction features include polychloroprene rubber cover and body, polyester fiber tensile members, and a ribbed belt design. Installation Note: The manufacturer recommends checking and/or replacing idler and tensioner bearings when replacing the serpentine belts

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent.
• Direct fit for easy installation.
• Resistant against wear, oil and heat.
• Temperature-stable from -22F to 176F (30C to 80C).
• Delivers over 98% power efficiency.
• High performance construction.
• Polychloroprene rubber cover and body.
• Polyester fiber tensile members and a ribbed belt design.

ACDelco Professional, premium aftermarket V-Ribbed Advanced Technology Belts serve as replacement belts for accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) and other serpentine belt applications. They are designed using advanced manufacturing technology and premium EPDM rubber construction to provide customers with superior accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) and new-vehicle-type performance. These premium aftermarket replacement v-ribbed advanced technology belts are manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Made with temperature and crack resistant EPDM rubber for a long life and quiet, dependable performance
• Is the belt of choice by professional technicians, lasting 50% to 60% longer than retail belts (low priced belts sold at car part stores)
• Its precision dimension control of rib profile transmits load efficiently throughout the accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) allowing components to operate at optimum levels
• Able to operate and accept misalignment in the accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) far greater than other serpentine belts
• Its flexible construction allows the belt to withstand billions of topside and backside bends resulting in a long belt life

All ContiTech V-Belts are quiet, OE-quality and virtually service free. The only time these belts require attention is during installation. Designed to be oil-resistant and temperature-stable from -22F to 176F (30C to 80C), ContiTech V-Belts are open-flanked, toothed, and shaped for greater traction and torque. High performance construction features include a synthetic fiber fabric cover, a special polyester cord designed to permit tightly controlled shrink, plus a polychloroprene rubber body, integrally molded cogs, and raw edges.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent.
• Direct fit for easy installation.
• Resistant against wear, oil and heat.
• Polyester fiber tensile members and a ribbed belt design.

C Clip Retainer

Rein Automotive OE quality coolant hoses fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and hose assemblies, Rein hoses are identical to the OEM, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Reduces installation time.
• No cutting, refitting or adjusting the hose.
• Prevents leaks and comebacks from reusing old quick connectors and o-rings.
• Resistant to heat, salt, road debris, oil and other contaminants.

The INA Accessory Belt Idler Pulley is a direct fit OEM replacement that contains the same high quality craftsmanship as the original equipment it replaces.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and a direct fit application.
• Precision bearing
• OE High quality pulley assembly
• Durable long life performance.

This Litens pulley is manufactured by the original equipment pulley supplier to ensure proper fit and performance. This pulley is produced for serpentine belt routing applications and conforms to original equipment material, tolerances, and specifications. This replacement part is made in Germany to the O.E. specified design and meets all performance and durability requirements. The Heavy duty polymer pulley is preassembled on a steel bracket for VW applications. Includes a lift feature to assist in removing and installing the belt. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.