Gates T41082 Engine Timing Belt Idler Pulley

Gates Timing Belt Idler Pulley T41082

The Gates T41082 timing belt idler pulley is a steel engine timing component built for smooth backside belt contact and stable belt routing. It is used in select Audi and Volkswagen applications where precise timing belt alignment is critical.

Key Features

• Steel pulley construction for engine timing belt service
• Smooth/backside contact surface for timing belt routing
• 8 mm inside diameter, 72 mm outside diameter, 32 mm width
• Non-flanged design
• Includes pulley, bolt, bushing, and 2 washers
• Gates PowerGrip idler pulley design for fixed idler or tensioner bracket replacement applications

Product Details

Gates Timing Belt Pulley T41082 is a PowerGrip idler pulley designed for engine valve train service where the timing belt must track accurately across a smooth backside surface. The steel construction supports consistent operation in demanding timing systems, while the included pulley, bolt, bushing, and washers provide the listed service components for the application. This part cross-references URO 078109243S for the same application.

Fits 1998-2001 Audi A4, N/A; Fits 1998-2001 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A; Fits 1998-2001 Audi A6, N/A; Fits 1998-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A; Fits 2000-2002 Audi S4, N/A; Fits 2001-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro, N/A; Fits 2002 Audi RS4, N/A; Fits 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat, N/A. This Gates T41082 timing belt idler pulley is listed for interference-engine applications with specific exclusions noted for cam tensioner hydraulic assembly on several models.

Common Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy timing belt idler pulley
• Restoring proper timing belt tracking on Audi A4, A6, and S4 applications
• Addressing belt misalignment caused by pulley wear
• Correcting timing system noise from a deteriorated idler bearing surface
• Servicing engine timing components during a timing belt job

Installation Notes

Verify engine code and timing system configuration before installation, especially on interference-engine vehicles. Confirm the existing tensioner bracket and cam tensioner hydraulic assembly arrangement, since several listed applications exclude that assembly. Inspect the belt path, adjacent rollers, and mounting surfaces for wear before reassembly. Use the specified torque procedure for the bolt and confirm the timing belt tracks smoothly after installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates PowerGrip timing components are engineered for engine timing service and are built to meet the dimensional and material requirements of the listed applications. The T41082 is specified with steel construction and application-matched dimensions for select Audi and Volkswagen timing belt systems.