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Ecp cambelt kit and water pump ok?

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rich83:
Who makes INA belts?

LC5F:
Dayco - agreed, dodgy sounding name - but they are an OEM supplier to VW
VW seem to flip between Conti, Gates and Dayco - I would be happy to us any of those for just belts.

If you have a mole in euro's get them to open up an INA kit - they are OEM supplier of bearings, they don't make or rebadge belts - and see what belt is included, odds on its a Gates

Don't forget G13 coolant in the shopping list

Pistol pete:
Thanks everyone.. I'll look into the ina kit and dealer.  But gotta wait till dealers open and it's already a year and 10k over

colesey:
Personally speaking, I would just buy OEM for peace of mind.  The savings on the alternatives aren't huge, especially when you stop to consider the service life and potential consequences. 

pudding:

--- Quote from: LC5F on May 30, 2020, 12:04:25 am ---Dayco - agreed, dodgy sounding name - but they are an OEM supplier to VW
VW seem to flip between Conti, Gates and Dayco - I would be happy to us any of those for just belts.

If you have a mole in euro's get them to open up an INA kit - they are OEM supplier of bearings, they don't make or rebadge belts - and see what belt is included, odds on its a Gates

Don't forget G13 coolant in the shopping list

--- End quote ---

I think VW just flit between who ever offers the cheapest contract and can fulfil the required quantity on time.

There are subtle differences in factory vs aftermarket parts from the same manufacturer.  For example, oil and air filters.  They may look the same but OEM filters generally have more pleats and filter down to smaller micron limits.   Things you can't really see easily by eye, but the differences are there none the less.  OEM parts are made to an agreed standard and QA level, whereas aftermarket stuff isn't, hence why it's cheaper.

That's not to say aftermarket stuff is terrible.  I'd certainly use it on an old beater I don't care about or if moving a car on.  It does the job, but for how long is anyone's guess  :grin:

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