Continental TB317 Engine Timing Belt

Continental TB317 Timing Belt for Import Engines

The Continental TB317 engine timing belt is built for import applications that require precise valve timing and dependable belt tracking. With a curvilinear tooth profile, 153 teeth, and a 0.98-inch top width, it is specified for select Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat models with 153-tooth belt applications.

Continental’s Import product line focuses on timing components for European vehicles, and the TB317 follows that approach with a belt construction intended to maintain consistent engine operation under demanding heat and load conditions.

• Engine timing belt for select Audi and Volkswagen import applications
• 153-tooth design for listed 153-tooth belt engines
• Curvilinear tooth type for stable engagement with the sprockets
• 0.98-inch belt top width and 48.19-inch belt length
• No timing marks
• Cross-reference: Continental 40317

Detailed Application Coverage

Fits 1999-2000 Audi A4, N/A; interference engine application; import. Fits 1999-2000 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A; interference engine application; import. Fits 1998-1999 Volkswagen Passat, N/A; SN 300001 & up; interference engine application; import. Fits 1997-1998 Audi A4, N/A; SN 300001 & up; interference engine application; import. Fits 1997-1998 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A; SN 300001 & up; interference engine application; import.

For buyers searching for a Continental TB317 timing belt for Audi A4 or Volkswagen Passat, this part matches the listed engine configurations and model years exactly. It is also a direct reference point for Continental TB317 replacement searches and related import timing belt applications.

What This Timing Belt Helps Address

• Incorrect camshaft and crankshaft synchronization
• Belt slippage caused by worn or mismatched timing components
• Premature belt wear in high-temperature engine environments
• Noise or irregular operation from aging timing belt systems
• Timing system reliability concerns on interference engines

Installation Notes

Replace the timing belt at the manufacturer-recommended service interval and inspect related drive components at the same time. Confirm the engine uses a 153-tooth belt before installation, and verify the vehicle identification details against the listed Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat fitments. Because these are interference engine applications, correct timing alignment is critical during service.

Quality Assurance

Continental timing components are engineered for consistent load handling and durable operation in demanding engine conditions. The TB317 is part of Continental’s Import line for European vehicle applications and is built to support reliable timing performance when installed on the correct engine platform.