VW AUDI SKODA SEAT Engine CFFB Aux Belt Tensioner

[@kas5857]

For anyone doing this job, once the belt is off test your clutch pulley..it should spin in the clockwise direction and not anticlockwise. Generally the tensioner can fail when the alternator pulley is failing.

[@andders2477]

True, i have that problem, but dont have parts for generator, do you know how long it can go before it break a new belt or tensioner if i not repear the generator?

[@edgarvaldez5425]

3 years late but thank you for having this up here in the US not many techs for TDI’s and those that exist charge so much for this job so just thank you so much helped out a ton

[@tjcampbell811]

Great video and a rare one too. Excellent narration during this process to show the DIY person how it actually works.

[@wyattoneable]

I've never owned a car that has an engine sitting sideways like that. As you say, a few amount of bits have to come off first, but all in all it didn't look too bad. I think your skills helped make it look easy too.

[@donatask4398]

A lot of work for one bolt 😊 In the past I thought I had problem with tensioner but actually it was alternator clutch pulley which pulls tensioner. Nice job!

[@CarsExposed]

Don K 🤣🤣🤣 a lot of work indeed the thing in buried in there thanks mate 👍👍👍

[@dan7212]

Best video on YT for tensioner on this engine type. Thanks man. Subed!

[@CarsExposed]

I Appreciate it mate 👍

[@구독자-q2h]

He's a great engineer. He's the best

[@kalevra316]

Thanks a bunch Dude. You just saved me from a lot of swearing and possibly breaking something. I have a 2013 mk6 Jetta. Part still the same

[@consmos]

You are a wizard. VW were about to charge me a fortune I would prefer to spend elsewhere. Thanks bud

[@petrrubner8727]

Greetings from the Czech republic. Beautiful video from England on a Czech car. Thank you and I wish you more beautiful videos. Greetings Peter

[@GlobalDesignHD]

It's a German car you cnt

[@JamesSmith-tv3pz]

Great coverage with excellent pictures and step by step guide. This will have the VW-Skoda Main 'Stealers' (dealers) worried, as it clearly shows you how to save hundreds by doing this job yourself.

[@deadalus1000]

Thanks for the video, I actually managed to get my old tensioner out by just removing the breathe pipe, it’s very tight but possible

[@AndR3uTz]

What pipe you mean?

[@kas5857]

Could you give me more information on this please?

[@johnthrower8165]

Be good to know that pipe ?

[@kas5857]

@@johnthrower8165 I think he means the driver side intercooler pipe. Very easy to remove. Just 2 jubilee clips

[@octavianh2870]

May all the good fortune and all the best things come to you, my good man! CHEERS

[@foukalicek]

veliké díky, ten šroub bych nenašel ani omylem, po vašem videu otázka hodiny výměna

[@james007bondable]

Great video! Just followed this to change tensioner & alternator pulley on my 2013 Yeti 4x4. Thanks.

[@karrielewis9390]

I've the same problem with my A4 avant 2003.Same tensioner. So that's my job for the weekend.

[@christopherwest5840]

Well done and well explained.

[@vincentobino7268]

Thank you for the video! Notes that it's totally useless to take off all the front parts... I did this operation for the tensioner and all you need is to take off wheel, plastics around and that's enough 👍☺️

[@vincentobino7268]

Oh mate, I'm sorry about what I told yesterday because I started the operation but without ended it and was thinking that I had access without take off all front parts as you did and present in your video BUT I was wrong ! I wanted to thank you from Belgium because it is a f****** moment and I mean, Audi engineers are crazy to imagine a such complicated access for a "simple" belt tensioner... Crazy crazy crazy ! Anyway, HUGE thank's for your sharing because I didn't find any other full presentation as yours 🙏🤙 Gold thumbs UP

[@Tecto764]

Thank u very much mate well done very clear good job

[@derkaderkastan420]

Thank god the Jetta is setup almost the same. Bout to tackle this myself. Tensioner separated this morning. Gonna do alternator pulley as a precaution

[@jf317]

Thanks so mutch for your good video and your explanations ! 👍👍👍

[@toreinarlarsson1412]

Thank u so much!! was looking for a video like this saved my car! hope u make more videos keep up the good work ! :)

[@CarsExposed]

Thanks, will do!

[@Rock.Raider]

Excellent video. Thank you for posting this.

[@ThomasJones02]

Excellent video thanks!

[@CarsExposed]

Cheers 👍

[@dwaynepotgieter8471]

Thanks my guy. You saved me a stroke on my polo

[@bartoszbaran870]

Thanks your video open my mind thanks fabulous

[@beeayyee9977]

So excited to do this project! Thank you for the guidance!

[@Pete40-b1u]

Great work as ever. Very detailed production. Your an inspiration to all working on the drive mechanics out there. 👍 thanks for sharing all the best Pete

[@CarsExposed]

bamboo bushcraft thanks Pete I appreciate it mate always a pleasure to share 😊👍👍👍

[@nicolaeconstantin4]

Excelent video. 👍👍🙏🙏From România 👍👍👍

[@DustyPearl-13]

Great Great Job Igor! I will tackle a timing belt, serpentine belt & SB pulley on Saturday: can't wait tp start wrenching!

[@CarsExposed]

Cheers pal have a good one 👍

[@jimthecarguy]

Changing the belt is the easy part of the job get to the belt is the hard part.Hahaha

[@CarsExposed]

Absolutely buddy they absolutely buried this one 😊😋👍👍👍👍 cheers

[@jessearries5113]

Dude, super video! Thanks I just managed to change my belt & idler pulley

[@Stv1155]

Brilliant job 👍🏿

[@tomekt8180]

Great video, I'm loking change tensioner in my car - same type engine like yours CFFB VW 2011. Your vodeo is only one on KZbin with this type tensioner, big thank you. Looking forward for more videos.

[@CarsExposed]

thanks mate awesome 👍👍👍

[@RussianSpaceman]

thanks dude saved me tons of time!

[@CarsExposed]

Anton G pleasure mate 👍👍👍

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Well done! 👍👍👍

[@CarsExposed]

LM Auto Repairs thanks mate 👍👍👍🙌

[@Jagogjk1]

Thank you a lot dude, you just saved me 40 bucks

[@CarsExposed]

Pleasure mate cheers 👍👍👍

[@TheToastedGamer]

Great video. Thank you so much☺️

[@ukcarrebuilds3277]

Really great and helpful video. I'm in the process of a Thermostat replacement ( as my car didn't want to get up to operating temperature ) in the process I decided to replace the belt and the Tensioner

[@CarsExposed]

UK Car Rebuilds thanks mate good luck with job 👍👍👍

[@ukcarrebuilds3277]

What I experienced with the car it wasn't getting up to operating temperature. Like the thermostat stuck wide open. In case it won't solve my problem would you recommend something else to check?

[@CarsExposed]

UK Car Rebuilds if it is a Skoda superb DSG there is another thermostat on the top of the gearbox ...

[@ukcarrebuilds3277]

I did not know that. I guess it is the right time to replace that too. Ordered from Amazon. Will be here tomorrow. Thanks a lot. Is it difficult to change?

[@RichardStefanits]

In a lot of cases the jumping tensioner could be a consequence of the failing alternator clutch pulley, so once the belt is out it may worth checking. It should freewheel to one direction and should drive the alternator to the other.

[@CANDiagnostic]

Great work as always!

[@CarsExposed]

CAN Diagnostic thanks mate 👍👍👍

[@isakforsberg4477]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@DIRTSEARCHER86]

Thanks for the vid bro 👊🏻

[@mechanicmatt871]

Seems quite a bit of parts to remove to get to the tensioner, your video will definitely help people out.

[@CarsExposed]

Hey Matt, yeah quite few bits has to come out until you can get to the tensioner bolt such a awkward place but it doesn’t really take too long to get it done 😊 cheers mate 👍👍👍👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Igor, just to know what needs to come off so that you can get to this part is a skill not many people have!! You are one in a million brother!!! Lots of part removal and then 'the prize' as you say!!! Well done and a nice video!!! Take care!!!

[@CarsExposed]

“The prize” 😊😁😁... thanks buddy I appreciate it 👍👍👍👍🙌

[@lukaszalanskas6444]

Just did it same like you show. Didn't find any other way. I just didn't remove all intercooler pipe, just part of it.

[@andrewmason8844]

Brilliant timing i need to do this job on mine seems a lot of work just to change a belt and tensioner but your video has made it a lot easier keep up the good work 😀😀

[@CarsExposed]

Thanks mate, yeah not as simpler as the usual set up with bolts accessible by the wheel arch but not too bad when you get started 😊😋👍👍👍👍 Cheers

[@vajamik79]

That movement and noise of the belt is from alternator pulley..The tensioner it is recomended also to change it..and was ok that you repleaced it!

[@Riz1786]

👌 best video

[@muhhas601]

Top vid 👌

[@CarsExposed]

Cheers mate 👍

[@DylanRabier]

Great job 👍 Kinda crazy all that work because they decided to put that bolt from behind 🙈

[@CarsExposed]

Thanks buddy, yeah it is most of tensioners are a piece of cake not this one 😊👍👍👍👍

[@NikosKatsikanis]

makes programming look easy

[@CarsExposed]

cheers pal

[@kubamarczewski2107]

I changed the part and did what you did and its still as bad idk what to do I have a vw golf gtd 2010

[@jaktubjaktub4152]

Thank you very much.

[@alejandromartinez2424]

Thank you very much this video was very useful to me God bless you

[@CarsExposed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@E50HW]

thank you 🤜🏼

[@SpikesMavic]

Yes 3 years later on, thank you great vid , what make tensioner did you get ?.

[@CarsExposed]

I can’t remember sorry

[@JohnnysSpeedShop]

Nice work mate....

[@CarsExposed]

Johnny's Speed Shop thanks mate 👍👍👍

[@ivaneu1]

Good job, you know I have the same problem with Amarok,but here a lot of time the belt was broken. Here, the old belt was 6pk1565 but the correct application is 6pk1555.

[@CarsExposed]

Ivan silva valeu brother 😉👍... Good to have the right size belt I mean I wouldn’t worry too much about a couple mills because the tensioner should take care of that but 10mm I would ... obrigadão 👍👍👍😊

[@ivaneu1]

@@CarsExposed Brazilian Amarok has 3 belt, they are 6pk1555, 1560 and 1565 I found it in a dayco catalog.

[@CarsExposed]

Cool I didn’t know that good to know ... 👍

[@shemmo]

last time when mine was bouncing it was alternator pulley that seized.

[@CarsExposed]

shemmmo I was thinking that the same thing happened here when Luke turned up for the second time the noise was quite horrible ... I checked all pulleys alternator and a/c compressor and luckily it is all good it’s a pain to change this alternator 😋 cheers 👍👍👍👍

[@danyo1972]

@@CarsExposed Yep, how’s it done though. I have a Skoda Octavia with the CAYC engine and looks similar to this. No idea how to get to the alternator second bolt.

[@CarsExposed]

@@danyo1972 I’ve replaced an alternator on a Skoda Octavia 13 plate 1.6 I had to free up the A/C compressor without disconnecting the gas lines off course to get access to the bolts and also get the alternator out from the bottom

[@danyo1972]

@@CarsExposed Thanks mate. Is there a hole through the bracket for the second bolt access?

[@CarsExposed]

@@danyo1972 I can’t remember exactly, but I remember I could not remove the alternator without unbolting the ac compressor

[@billysmith5168]

im doing this an audi a1, so far ive removed the throttle/intercooler pipe but still cant get enough access to the hole, i can get socket onto the bolt through the hole but i have no space for a ratchet of any sort, im ordering a 3/8s set rather than my 1/2 or 1/4 inch drives and will see the

[@chrisp4899]

How many miles had your a1 done when it needed changing

[@billysmith5168]

@@chrisp4899 110k mate, rather annoying job on the little a1, such little space in the bay

[@Bogdan13OOOO]

Thank you man for this video ☝️

[@CarsExposed]

Pleasure mate cheers 👍👍👍

[@MultiPinasco]

I've seen that you were able to remove the pulley from the tensioner. Etka is not listing this part, do you think it is available from aftermarket brands like dayco, INA or Skf?

[@TravisKemFishing]

This isn't going to be fun... But at least my US Version looks the exact same as I compare your video to my car. Thanks for the step by step.

[@brahimbelkadi2053]

Is dit ook zo voor een vw mk6 met een 1.6 diesel motor?

[@ismarmeskovic]

good job,vw buried that thing properly 😀👍

[@CarsExposed]

Thanks mate Yeap they did 🤣😊👍👍👍

[@cwizman22]

Hi can you please advise if I have to just change the belt can I leave the fans and everything on. Many thanks

[@12345wacky]

Very clever Design well done..😢....all of my Tools are used

[@floor_jack1441]

Nice work, I have a question, What happen if i removed the pin before installing the tensioner, Can this damage the new tensioner ?

[@VintageLynx]

Its under big tension so don't remove. But if you do remove it you can replace it if you have a vice to grip it and a 16mm spanner

[@panayotpanayotov5691]

Had the same problem you help me to find that bolt which holds the tensioner THANKS

[@BrianJ.]

It is possible to just replace the pulley right? I think mine is making a noise.

[@kamalhussein80]

You making a mass. Just remove the inter cooler pipe and you will reach the hole , 13 mm and it’s off .

[@robertocabiati493]

Great video. Possibly the only one to replace this tensioner. Could you please explain a bit better where is the bolt that needs to be undone to release the tensioner from its mounting? The video is a little unclear about this crucial step, thank you!

[@CarsExposed]

Thanks man ... It’s impossible to get a camera where the bolt is but I explained and showed as you can see at 9:50 and 11:23 , press on these 2 time links hopefully it will help 👍

[@intakaguesthouse5853]

The tensioner bolt is push from behind the alternater/AC bracket.

[@bradharrison7791]

my aux belt tensioner sheared off when driving. what size is the bolt that attaches it to the engine?

[@cipy70]

super ok!

[@weenafile]

Does it matter, if the new tensioner doesn’t have both those notches?

[@Krillekris]

Nice job. You have some skills :-)

[@CarsExposed]

Thanks mate I appreciate it 👍👍👍👍

[@dancingfrogsxb1276]

Just wanna say if you wip off the alternator you can get to the bolt with a 13mm ring spanner, I say whip off lol undo engine mount and jack up the engine a little to get the alternator bolt out, just an alternatorive way of doing it 😂

[@김성윤-w8i]

Good video. Should I also disassemble cooling fan when i replace alternator?

[@CarsExposed]

I dont remove it normally 👍

[@gatorsworld]

Grandpie from Grandpie`s workshop put me on to you so I came over and sub and I`ll be watching....CHEERS

[@CarsExposed]

Cheers mate 👍👍👍👍

[@hafizaziz8219]

What size of bolt for the tensioner ?

[@CarsExposed]

I believe it was a 10mm head but it has been a while since I’ve recorded the video .

[@kenezmorotz6490]

Hi! Very good video, thanks for it! I struggled with the tensioner locking pin in my Polo 1.6 TDI. Could you tell me, what is your bit length which is suitable for this little room,? And what type of ratchet did you use during the tensioneing? I was unable the pull out the locking pin it was stucked :-(

[@karimcharifi2971]

Bonjour, une vraie misère ce galet tendeur. C était plus simple sur les anciennes versions. Merci

[@sabelomabaso5848]

Hello everyone. I have the same pulley, does it fit on a CAX engine, 2011 1.4tfsi 8p or they sold me a wrong one?

[@danyo1972]

This is great. How does that alternator come out?

[@richardharries5825]

There are two bolts one top. And the other on the bottom. Both approx 6” in length. I’ve just taken mine off. To replace the alternator regulator. That failed, and I’ve never seen so many lights come on the instrument cluster. “ re the speedo “ I made the mistake of undoing the bolt on the tensioner. I now need a new tensioner and belt. “ mind you it was my first time doing it. “ But I will know for next time.

[@borutgoli840]

Do you have any idea how to this on audi with longitudialy mounted engine. Do you need to remove alternator to gain access to this bolt?

[@CarsExposed]

I’m not sure bud... I would thought removing the alternator will make things easier with the longitudinal mounted engine

[@Marve_Official]

Size of the bolt? What gola u use? 13?

[@CarsExposed]

It was either 10mm or 13mm but it has been a while . Sorry

[@markduhrkopp1848]

LOOKS THE SAME FOR 2011 JETTA WAGON EXCEPT FOR BOOST SENSOR & INTAKE AIR TEMP SENSORE ON PIPE FROM CHARGE AIR COOLER TO ENGINE

[@makremrouissi6647]

Number of the key for the tensioner roller bolt ?thank you

[@kenezmorotz6490]

16 hex

[@razamechanic99]

Same process for seat Ibiza 2013 ?

[@CarsExposed]

I’m not sure mate ... this is a 2.0 engine CFFB Engine code

[@kas5857]

Can anyone tell me what the minimum amount of items are that need to be removed to do this job?

[@NikosKatsikanis]

What would happen if you just left it?

[@CarsExposed]

its hard to say but definitely the noise would get worse and potentially brake

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Igor《☆》Grampie sent me over :*: New Sub :*: Greetings from Florida🤓☻🤠🐾🏈🐾🍭

[@CarsExposed]

BDOG JR hello mate thanks very much for the support ... Florida cool I’ve got a trip planned for 2021 ... 👍👍👍

[@camelio4946]

what bolt fits the pulley

[@CarsExposed]

16mm for the pulley and 13mm for the tensioner

[@beeayyee9977]

Whats the torque spec for the bolt??

[@CarsExposed]

Technical data don't show any torque spec for it , it will be one of those situations where tight is tight , I would guess around 30nm but its going to be pretty hard to get a torque wrench in there 👍

[@intakaguesthouse5853]

20Nm plus further 90 degree turn

[@NikosKatsikanis]

how many miles had the engine done?

[@CarsExposed]

its heading to the 500k miles

[@NikosKatsikanis]

@@CarsExposed wow

[@NikosKatsikanis]

@@CarsExposed wow

[@babelonchabalala1690]

Better to buy OEM tensioner.... These aftermarket are weak and rattle a bit.... Anyways not such hard work replacing.... Lock tensioner with pin.... Only remove front engin mount and drop AC pump then u have access to tensioner bolt.... I need to take out alternator now cause it seems clutch bearing ot something ia wrong there....makes singing noise

[@NikosKatsikanis]

subbed

[@CarsExposed]

cheers mate 👍👍👍

[@iboxp1486]

Broooooo..... Tell the people to check the pulley of the generator then to change the tensionor! I my Situation the pulley stucked The tensionor is fine!

[@oculusdrifter9261]

you must be the only mechanic to remove the whole engine to do an oil change haha... why did you remove the radiator,pipes and airbox just to get to a bolt you could of easily got to with a stubby ratchet with deep socket??

[@CarsExposed]

I didn’t remove the radiator or radiator pipes , but removing the cooling fan and intercooler pipe doesn’t take much time at all and saves you from a lot of frustration trying to reach the tensioner bolt 👍