Dayco 95297 Engine Timing Belt - Camshaft

Brand	Dayco 95297
Position	Camshaft
	Yes
Color	Black
Construction	Hi Temp
Effective Length	79.69
Effective Length	2024
Material	Highly Saturated (Acryl) Nitrile
Number of Teeth	253
Timing Marks	No
Tooth Pitch	.31496
Tooth Pitch	8.000
Tooth Profile	Round Tooth, With Flat Tip
Top Width	1.19
Top Width	30
Product line	Timing Belt
Fits	Audi and Volkswagen · 66 vehicles

Hi-temp construction. Built for dependable timing performance under demanding conditions.

Round-tooth profile. Promotes smooth engagement and consistent belt tracking.

Highly saturated nitrile. Material choice helps resist heat and wear over time.

Cross-references ACDelco TB297, Armormark TB-297 and Audi 078.109.119G for the same application. See all 13.

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Dayco 95297 Timing Belt for Audi and Volkswagen

The Dayco 95297 engine timing belt is built for camshaft timing applications in select Audi and Volkswagen models. It uses highly saturated acrylonitrile material and hi-temp construction to handle demanding underhood conditions while maintaining precise belt operation.

Compatible with Audi A4, A6 Quattro, S4, S6, S8, RS6, Allroad Quattro, and A8 Quattro, as well as Volkswagen Passat, Touareg, and Phaeton camshaft timing applications, this timing belt is a direct-fit replacement for the specified vehicles.

Key Features

Brand: Dayco Timing Belt
Part number: 95297
Engine timing belt for camshaft applications
Highly saturated acrylonitrile material
Hi-temp construction for elevated engine bay temperatures
Black belt with round tooth, flat-tip profile
253 teeth with 8.000 mm tooth pitch
1.19 in. top width and 79.69 in. effective length
No timing marks

Product Details

Dayco Timing Belt 95297 is engineered for precise camshaft synchronization in a wide range of Audi and Volkswagen engines. The belt’s round-tooth, flat-tip design, 253-tooth count, and 8.000 mm pitch support accurate engagement with the timing system, while the hi-temp construction and saturated nitrile material are selected for durability in high-heat engine environments. This part cross-references ACDelco TB297 and Gates T297 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

Worn or stretched timing belt causing incorrect camshaft timing
Cracking, glazing, or heat-related belt deterioration
Noise from an aging timing belt in the engine timing system
Service replacement for scheduled timing belt maintenance
Timing belt failure risk on high-mileage Audi A4, A6 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and exact vehicle application before installation.
Follow the manufacturer service interval for the specific Audi or Volkswagen model.
Inspect related timing components during service, including tensioners and idlers.
Confirm belt routing and camshaft timing alignment before engine start-up.
Because this belt has no timing marks, use proper timing tools and service procedures.

Quality Assurance

Dayco timing components are built for OE-style fit and timing accuracy in demanding engine applications. Part number 95297 is specified for select Audi and Volkswagen camshaft timing systems, including 1997-2007 Audi A4, A6 Quattro, S4, S6, S8, RS6, Allroad Quattro, and A8 Quattro, plus 1998-2007 Volkswagen Passat, Touareg, and Phaeton models.

This part fits 66 vehicles

Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

Year	Make	Model	Liters	Cylinders	Position	Notes
2007	Audi	A8 Quattro	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2007	Volkswagen	Touareg	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended Replacement 80,000 miles, Normal Driving Conditions; Timing Belt
2006	Audi	A8 Quattro	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2006	Volkswagen	Phaeton	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended Replacement 80,000 miles, Normal Driving Conditions; Timing Belt
2006	Volkswagen	Touareg	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended Replacement 80,000 miles, Normal Driving Conditions; Timing Belt
2005	Audi	A8 Quattro	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2005	Audi	Allroad Quattro	2.7L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2005	Volkswagen	Passat	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2005	Volkswagen	Phaeton	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended Replacement 80,000 miles, Normal Driving Conditions; Timing Belt
2005	Volkswagen	Touareg	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended Replacement 80,000 miles, Normal Driving Conditions; Timing Belt
2004	Audi	A6 Quattro	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2004	Audi	A6 Quattro	2.7L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2004	Audi	A8 Quattro	—	—	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2004	Audi	Allroad Quattro	2.7L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2004	Audi	RS6	—	—	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2004	Volkswagen	Passat	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Recommended Replacement 80,000 miles, Normal Driving Conditions; Timing Belt
2004	Volkswagen	Phaeton	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended Replacement 80,000 miles, Normal Driving Conditions; Timing Belt
2004	Volkswagen	Touareg	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended Replacement 80,000 miles, Normal Driving Conditions; Timing Belt
2003	Audi	A6 Quattro	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2003	Audi	A6 Quattro	2.7L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2003	Audi	A8 Quattro	—	—	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2003	Audi	Allroad Quattro	2.7L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2003	Audi	RS6	—	—	Camshaft	Recommended Replacement 35,000 miles, Normal Driving Conditions; Timing Belt
2003	Audi	S6	—	—	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2003	Audi	S8	—	—	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2003	Volkswagen	Passat	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Recommended Replacement 80,000 miles, Normal Driving Conditions; Timing Belt
2002	Audi	A6 Quattro	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2002	Audi	A6 Quattro	2.7L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2002	Audi	A8 Quattro	—	—	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2002	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2002	Audi	S4	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2002	Audi	S6	—	—	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2002	Audi	S8	—	—	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2002	Volkswagen	Passat	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2001	Audi	A4	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2001	Audi	A4 Quattro	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2001	Audi	A6	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2001	Audi	A6 Quattro	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2001	Audi	A6 Quattro	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2001	Audi	A6 Quattro	2.7L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2001	Audi	A8 Quattro	—	—	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2001	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2001	Audi	S4	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2001	Audi	S8	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2001	Volkswagen	Passat	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2000	Audi	A4	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2000	Audi	A4 Quattro	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2000	Audi	A6	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2000	Audi	A6 Quattro	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2000	Audi	A6 Quattro	4.2L	V8	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2000	Audi	A6 Quattro	2.7L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2000	Audi	A8 Quattro	—	—	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 105,000 miles under normal driving conditions or every 52,500 miles under severe driving conditions.; Timing Belt
2000	Audi	S4	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
2000	Volkswagen	Passat	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 40,000 miles under normal driving conditions.; Timing Belt
1999	Audi	A4	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
1999	Audi	A4 Quattro	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
1999	Audi	A6	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
1999	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
1999	Volkswagen	Passat	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Recommended replacement every 40,000 miles under normal driving conditions.; Timing Belt
1998	Audi	A4	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
1998	Audi	A4 Quattro	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
1998	Audi	A6	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
1998	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	Camshaft	Timing Belt
1998	Volkswagen	Passat	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
1998	Volkswagen	Passat	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	GLX; Timing Belt
1997	Audi	A4	2.8L	V6	Camshaft	Timing Belt
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Directly replaces or cross-references 13 part numbers

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

ACDelco — TB297Armormark — TB-297Audi — 078.109.119GBeck/Arnley — 026-1033CARQUEST — T297Cloyes — B297Continental-ContiTech — TB297Duralast — 95297Freshstart — CD297Gates — T297Goodyear — 40297MasterPro — T297NAPA — 250297

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