V Belt

[smudger]

Hi, Just had my V belt replaced and noticed that it says "Made In Japan" on the belt. This was done at an Audi garage. Can anyone shed any light on whether this a genuine Audi part or a quick fix part.

Cheers in advance.

[paulA3quattro]

if the belt says "gates" on it then its a genuine one, they wouldn't put a cheap aftermarket belt one so even if it doesn't say that on i wouldn't worry too much anyway

[smudger]

if the belt says "gates" on it then its a genuine one, they wouldn't put a cheap aftermarket belt one so even if it doesn't say that on i wouldn't worry too much anyway

Thats strange as i wasnt worrying till it started to squeak again after 4 days like a mouse......... never saw gates on it either..

[paulA3quattro]

hmm, maybe it was a cheap one, or maybe there is another reason for your 'squeak' like a worn tensioner etc

[paulA3quattro]

normally anythin made in japan is good quality anyway

[smudger]

hmm, maybe it was a cheap one, or maybe there is another reason for your 'squeak' like a worn tensioner etc

Cheers, Where abouts is the tensioner located??