Dayco WP297K1AS Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Dayco Water Pump Kit with Seals WP297K1AS

Dayco WP297K1AS is an engine timing belt kit with water pump for select Audi and Volkswagen applications. It combines the timing belt service components needed for a complete front-of-engine maintenance job, including the water pump, belt, tensioning components, and seals.

Key Features

• Dayco Water Pump Kit with Seals for timing belt service
• Includes water pump, timing belt, hydraulic timing belt actuator, camshaft belt tensioner, camshaft belt idler, camshaft seals, crankshaft seal, and pre-assembly seal lubricant
• Direct fit for select Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat models
• Cross-references Continental-ContiTech PP297LK1 for the same application
• Part number WP297K1AS for ordering and fitment verification

Detailed Description

This Dayco timing belt kit with water pump is built for vehicles that require coordinated replacement of the belt drive and cooling components during scheduled service. It is a fitment-based solution for 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat, 1998-2001 Audi A6 and A6 Quattro, 1999-2001 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro, and 1998 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro from chassis VIN 8D-W-077-800 and later. The WP297K1AS kit supports a complete timing service on these Audi and Volkswagen engines by bringing together the belt, pump, tensioners, actuator, and seals in one application-specific package.

What It Helps Address

• Timing belt wear or age-related cracking
• Water pump leakage or cooling system seepage at the pump
• Noise or instability from worn belt tensioning components
• Oil seepage at camshaft or crankshaft seals
• Service overlap when replacing timing components and the water pump together

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code, chassis VIN breakpoints, and model year before ordering. For the 1998 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro, confirm the vehicle is from chassis VIN 8D-W-077-800 and later. Follow factory timing marks and service procedures during installation, and inspect related front-engine components while the timing system is open. Use the included pre-assembly seal lubricant as directed during assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dayco supplies timing system components for service applications that require accurate fitment and coordinated replacement. WP297K1AS is engineered as a complete timing belt kit with water pump for the listed Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.