Vaico V10-1427 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner for Audi and Volkswagen

Vaico V10-1427 is an accessory drive belt tensioner assembly for vehicles with air conditioning. It is specified for Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat applications where the ribbed V-belt system requires stable belt control for the compressor belt or A/C belt.

VAICO product line components are built for direct-fit service work in European belt drive systems, with dimensions and application coverage that match the listed vehicle configurations.

Key Features

• Accessory drive belt tensioner assembly for ribbed V-belt systems
• For vehicles with air conditioning
• Height: 19 mm
• Length: 59.8 mm
• Width: 59.8 mm
• Weight: 0.320 kg
• Packaging size: 12.6 cm x 11.2 cm
• Vaico part number V10-1427

Detailed Description

This tensioner assembly is used in belt drive layouts on 1997-2005 Audi and Volkswagen models with air conditioning. Fits 2000-2001 Audi A4, N/A; Fits 2000-2001 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A; Fits 1997-1999 Audi A4, N/A; Fits 1997-1999 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A; Fits 1998-1999 Volkswagen Passat, N/A; and Fits 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat, N/A. The V10-1427 helps maintain proper belt tension in compressor belt and A/C belt applications, supporting consistent accessory drive operation in the listed fitments.

This part cross-references Gates (e.g., 23879, 38068) for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Addresses

• Loose or inconsistent accessory belt tension
• Belt noise from worn tensioner components
• Reduced belt control in A/C belt or compressor belt service
• Drive belt tracking problems in ribbed V-belt systems
• Service replacement for worn tensioner assemblies on Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s air conditioning configuration and match the listed year, make, and model before installation. Confirm belt routing and inspect the ribbed V-belt, pulleys, and related accessory drive components for wear at the same time. Use the part number V10-1427 and the vehicle notes to confirm the correct application for your Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, or Volkswagen Passat.

Quality Assurance

VAICO supplies application-specific replacement parts for European vehicle maintenance, and this tensioner assembly is cataloged with exact dimensional data and interchange references to support accurate parts matching.