1998-2005 Audi / Volkswagen Timing Belt Tensioner 078109479E

OEM Part #: 078-109-479-E (078109479E)

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Donor2002 Volkswagen PASSAT · 2.8L
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Timing Belt Tensioner 078109479E — Used (SKU 171815)
Genuine OEM Used SKU: 171815 Donor Vehicle: 2002 Volkswagen PASSAT · 2.8L 2 photos
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This is a used OEM Audi timing belt tensioner, part number 078109479E, genuine from a salvage donor. Also known simply as a belt tensioner, it maintains proper tension on the timing belt for 2.7L turbo and 2.8L naturally aspirated V6 engines (EA113 family). When a tensioner fails, the belt can slip or jump teeth, potentially causing valve-to-piston contact. This tensioner keeps the belt precisely aligned and tensioned to prevent catastrophic engine damage.

Specifications

Specifications for Timing Belt Tensioner 078109479E
Fits Vehicle ModelA4, A6, Allroad, Passat, S4
Fits Vehicle MakeAudi, Volkswagen
OEM Part No078-109-479-E (078109479E)
CategoryTiming

Compatible Vehicles

Fits 67 vehicle configurations across 2 makes, 1998-2005.

Check your specific vehicle before ordering. This list shows year, make, and model. Some years have multiple trims or engines that use different parts, and individual listings may have additional fitment notes (e.g. “with sunroof only”). Review the full variant list below, or message us with your VIN and we’ll confirm the match.

Audi

  • A4 1998-2001 · 13 variants 6 with notes
  • A6 1998-2004 · 16 variants
  • Allroad 2001-2005 · 5 variants
  • S4 2000-2002 · 5 variants 5 with notes

Volkswagen

  • Passat 1998-2005 · 28 variants 12 with notes
View all 67 vehicle configurations — 23 with fitment notes
Full vehicle fitment list for Timing Belt Tensioner 078109479E
Year Make Model Trim Engine Note
2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6
1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2005 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2004 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2001 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ
2001 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
1998 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6
1999 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2001 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6
2001 Audi A6 Sedan 2.8L V6
2002 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ
2001 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ
2000 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6
2005 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
1998 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6
1999 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6
2001 Audi A4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2001 Audi A6 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6
1999 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ
2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2003 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2001 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2001 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
1998 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6
2001 Audi S4 Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) APB
2003 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
1998 Audi A4 Wagon 2.8L V6
1998 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6
1998 Audi A4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Audi S4 Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) APB
1999 Audi A4 Sedan 2.8L V6
1998 Audi A6 Sedan 2.8L V6
2002 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
1998 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A6 Sedan 2.8L V6
2002 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2004 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
1999 Audi A6 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6
1999 Audi A6 Sedan 2.8L V6
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6
2001 Audi S4 Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) APB
2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A6 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6
2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2004 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2002 Audi S4 Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) APB
2002 Audi S4 Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) APB
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
1999 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ

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