Description
Optibelt KT 1372 timing belt kit for the Audi and VW 4.2 V8 petrol engine. Fits the VW Touareg 4.2 V8, the VW Phaeton and the Audi A6 and A8 with the same engine. Replaces VW 077 198 119 A. New old stock, never fitted. The box shows storage age. The parts inside are new and unused.
One in stock.
What is in the kit
- Timing belt ZRK 1229
- Tensioner pulley 347ST
- Idler pulleys 349UT and 383UT
- Tensioner damper 348ST
Why it matters. A timing belt that fails stops the engine and can cause serious engine damage. Replace the belt, tensioner, idlers and damper together at the service interval.
Specification
- Replaces VW 077 198 119 A
- Same kit as Contitech CT920K3, INA 530 0366 10, SKF VKMA 01905, SNR KD457.65 and Gates K055493XS
What it fits
- VW Touareg 4.2 V8 (AXQ engine), 2002 to 2006
- VW Phaeton, 2003 to 2016
- Audi A6, 1999 to 2005
- Audi A8 (D2), 1998 to 2002
These cars came with several engines. This kit is for the belt driven 4.2 V8 petrol only. Check the number on your old kit, or send us your rego and we will confirm before you buy.
Fitting
- Lock both camshafts and the crank with the correct timing tools before you remove the old belt.
- Fit the new damper, tensioner, idlers and belt.
- Set the tension, turn the engine over twice by hand and check the timing marks again.
- Replace the water pump at the same time if it is showing wear.
Best fitted by a qualified mechanic.