Contitech CT1218 - Timing Belt

Contitech CT1218 - Timing Belt

The Contitech CT1218 timing belt is a toothed drive belt that transmits drive from the crankshaft to the camshafts, synchronizing valve operation with piston movement. It is made of a plastic-based material reinforced with rubber, designed to work at the high temperature of the engine bay.

Applications

The belt fits many Volkswagen Group engines installed in models such as Golf VII and VIII, Passat, Tiguan, Touran, Caddy IV and V, Transporter VI, Multivan, T-Roc, T-Cross, Polo, Scirocco, Beetle, Jetta, as well as sister brands - Cupra Leon/Formentor and MAN TGE. It corresponds to original catalog numbers 04L115264A, 04L115264B and 65968210002. Because of the large number of applications, it is worth checking the vehicle's VIN before purchase.

Technical parameters

The belt has 53 teeth, a width of 10.2 mm, a tooth pitch of 8.959 mm and a length of 475 mm, and is intended for engines with a toothed belt running in an oil bath - this design requires oil of the appropriate specification, in line with the engine manufacturer's recommendations.

When to replace the timing belt

The timing belt is subject to regular replacement according to the vehicle manufacturer's service schedule (usually in the range of several dozen to over a hundred thousand kilometers, depending on the model). A belt breaking while driving in engines where the valves protrude into the piston path leads to serious cylinder head damage, so timely replacement is crucial for engine durability.

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