Looks like I'm in the market for a replacemnt tensioner.
As part of my refresh project, I decided to inspect the top end. The passenger side tensioner looks like this.
If I'm not mistaken then I'm assuming this is the cold start interlock that's failled possibly due to the filter mesh disintegrating?
The driver's side looks quite health by comparison.
Looks like there are a few options for replacements, but I have no experience of how good or bad these might be.
Top of the tree: Audi at immense expense.
Autodoc has the following available:
Ridex - £163.00
Esen - £165.00
Vaico - £382.00
Not exactly 3 brands that I have any experience of.. Any thoughts?
Thanks