Continental TB297LK1-MI Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Continental Pro Series Timing Belt Kit

Continental Pro Series TB297LK1-MI is an engine timing belt kit with water pump for select Audi and Volkswagen applications. It combines OEM-quality timing components with a metal-impeller water pump, making it a practical choice for timing service on interference-engine vehicles.

Fits 1997-2001 Audi A4, N/A; Fits 1997-2001 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A; Fits 1997-2001 Audi A6, N/A; Fits 1997-2001 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A; Fits 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat, N/A.

Key Features

• Continental Pro Series timing belt kit with water pump
• Metal impeller water pump for added durability in cooling-system service
• Curvilinear timing belt design for proper tooth engagement
• OEM-quality components including belt, idlers, mechanical tensioner, and hydraulic tensioner where applicable
• Timing belt length: 79.69 in. with 253 teeth
• Timing service interval listed at 80,000 miles
• Part number TB297LK1-MI for accurate ordering and catalog lookup

Product Details

This Continental Pro Series kit is built for timing belt replacement on Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat models listed in the fitment data. The kit is centered around a single curvilinear timing belt, a metal-impeller water pump, and tensioning components needed for a complete timing service on the covered applications. The TB297LK1-MI designation identifies the metal impeller version, which is useful when matching the correct cooling-system configuration during service.

Continental Pro Series focuses on OE-style timing service parts for engines that require precise belt tracking and stable tension control. This kit is intended for vehicles where timing belt replacement is part of scheduled maintenance, especially on interference-engine applications where correct timing is critical. This part cross-references URO 078109244H and 078109479E for the same application.

Common Reasons to Replace

• Worn or noisy timing belt components during scheduled maintenance
• Coolant seepage or bearing wear at the water pump
• Loss of belt tension from aging tensioner components
• Service interval replacement on interference-engine Audi and Volkswagen models
• Preventive repair after high-mileage timing system inspection

Installation Notes

Confirm engine code and vehicle application before installation, since timing belt service on these Audi and Volkswagen models is application-specific. The kit does not include seals, so inspect related sealing surfaces and replace any worn ancillary components during service. Follow factory timing procedures, verify cam and crank alignment, and rotate the engine by hand before startup to confirm correct belt tracking and tension.

Quality Assurance

Continental Pro Series timing components are built to OE-quality standards for timing service applications. TB297LK1-MI is specified with a metal impeller water pump and is cataloged for the listed Audi and Volkswagen fitments, including 1997-2001 Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, and 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat.