Litens Automotive is the original equipment (O.E.) supplier to Volkswagen for this tensioner. Due to field performance issues, Litens redesigned this tensioner for the aftermarket. The Litens redesigned part meets all form, fit, and performance characteristics of the original equipment part. Like the original part, this tensioner is manufactured in Germany by Litens. The tensioner has two mounting bosses as well as the internal damping design specified for this diesel application. New mounting bolt included. The tensioner pulley is sold separately under Litens P/N 900075A 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. The internal damping design provides quiet, smooth, system performance.
• Installation instructions included.
• Pulley not included. Pulley sold separately under Litens P/N 900075A
• Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in about 1 hour.
• Accessory drive belts and tensioners are manufactured with similar design life targets. Since belt removal is required to change the tensioner, replacing both will extend the system service life and lower labor costs versus individual replacement.