Timing Belt Kit by IE with Manual Tensioner | 97-01 AEB Passat | A4 1.8T (058 block)
SKU: 40035051282

Timing Belt Kit by IE with Manual Tensioner | 97-01 AEB Passat | A4 1.8T (058 block)

Sale price$144.00 Regular price$160.00
Save 10%

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 8 - Jul 13

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Timing Belt Kit by IE with Manual Tensioner | 97-01 AEB Passat | A4 1.8T (058 block)DON'T RISK YOUR ENGINE Save your early 058 1. 8T 20V engine from risking a complete failure due to a faulty stock hydraulic tensioner. Upgrading your timing system with our IE Manual Timing Belt Tensioner Kit removes the factory weak link and replaces it with a solid and reliable manual tensioner setup. LEADING FEATURES Provides reliable timing belt tension for performance engines Replaces the risky factory gas charged tensioner In house CNC machined


DON'T RISK YOUR ENGINE

Save your early 058 1.8T 20V engine from risking a complete failure due to a faulty stock hydraulic tensioner. Upgrading your timing system with our IE Manual Timing Belt Tensioner Kit removes the factory weak link and replaces it with a solid and reliable manual tensioner setup. 

LEADING FEATURES

  • Provides reliable timing belt tension for performance engines
  • Replaces the risky factory gas-charged tensioner
  • In-house CNC machined idler bracket & tensioner spacer
  • Roll formed threads for added strength
  • Add a timing belt and water pump to complete your timing kit

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE STOCK TENSIONER?

All 058 1.8T 20V engines are factory equipped with a hydraulic style timing belt tensioner. This hydraulic tensioner has a gas-charged piston that provides tension on the tensioner roller, designed to increase/decrease tension automatically. Unfortunately, this design has been a constant source of complete timing failure and one of the weakest links on the 1.8T platform. The piston arm on the tensioner is sealed with an under-spec o ring that commonly wears out, cracks, rots, or leaks leading to the instant discharge of the hydraulic fluid resulting in complete engine failure. Many of the available non-OE tensioners worsen this issue further with cheaper components, lack of quality control, bad tolerances, and awful surface imperfections that further lead to rapid degradation of the hydraulic o ring.

SAVE YOUR ENGINE FROM TIMING FAILURE!

The IE Manual Timing Tensioner Kit is designed to give you timing confidence by completely replacing the 1.8T timing belt tension system with performance-minded parts. This two-part timing solution includes a new in-house CNC machined aluminum idler bracket that replaces the hydraulic piston assembly. The auto-adjusting tensioner is then replaced with a traditional style manual tensioner. This tensioner is set to proper timing belt tension and tightened securely into place. This setup is proven on many street and race applications and is used by VW/Audi 2.0T FSI successors after the 1.8T engine was discontinued.

CHECK YOUR TIMING OFTEN

The IE manual timing belt tensioner is a much more reliable timing upgrade over the stock hydraulic setup, however, this is a performance timing setup designed for performance engines and requires maintenance to ensure proper long-term operation of your timing system. Timing belts tend to "stretch-in" after installation, IE recommends you check your belt tension often (every oil change) and adjust if necessary. Timing belts may also increase/decrease in size minimally during seasonal temperature changes, always check tension and adjust as necessary during heavy temperature fluctuations.

FOLLOW FACTORY TIMING INTERVALS

Although the IE manual timing belt kit is an upgrade over the OE setup, be sure to follow the factory timing belt replacement intervals. The timing belt and manual tensioner unit at a minimum must be replaced during scheduled maintenance intervals to maintain reliable and safe operation. 


PROPER BELT TENSION OVERVIEW VIDEO


VEHICLE FITMENT 

  • Audi - A4 1996-1998 (B5 - B5.5) 1.8T 20V engines (early 058 only)*
  • VW - Passat 1998 (B5 - B5.5) 1.8T 20V engines (early 058 only)*


*IE 058 Manual Timing Belt Tensioner Kits are designed for use on 058 (AEB engine code) engine blocks only, they are not compatible with all late model 06A engine blocks equipped with internal water pumps. If your engine does not have an external water pump and internal balance shaft, you need an IE 06A Manual Timing Belt Tensioner Kit.

 

Kits contains the following parts:

Stage 1:

  • IE Manual Tensioner - AEB/ATW Passat/A4 1.8T - IEBEVA4S1

Stage 1.5:

  • IE Manual Tensioner - AEB/ATW Passat/A4 1.8T - IEBEVA4S1
  • Timing Belt Tensioner - 051109243
  • Tensioner Stud Kit - 026198243

Stage 2:

  • IE Manual Tensioner - IEBEVA4S1
  • Timing Belt Tensioner - 051109243
  • Tensioner Stud Kit - 026198243
  • Timing Belt - 058109119C

Stage 3 Graf:

  • IE Manual Tensioner - IEBEVA4S1
  • Timing Belt Tensioner - 051109243
  • Tensioner Stud Kit - 026198243
  • Timing Belt - 058109119C
  • Water Pump Only w/ Metal Impeller - 026121005L-GRF

Stage 3 Uro Parts:

  • IE Manual Tensioner - IEBEVA4S1
  • Timing Belt Tensioner - 051109243
  • Tensioner Stud Kit - 026198243
  • Timing Belt - 058109119C
  • Water Pump Only w/ Metal Impeller - 026121005L-URO


NOTE: IE 06A Manual Timing Belt Kits are engine block specific, not cylinder head specific. If you have an early 058 AEB large port cylinder head installed on your late 06A engine, the 06A Manual Timing Belt Tensioner Kit is still required.

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 40035051282

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.9 ★★★★★
Based on 761 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
O
Verified Purchase
Olga
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 5
Nice solar lights
Color: Warm White (Cylinder), Size: 8 Pack
Each of the lights is well made. Installation was easy, adding them along a dark walkway took only a few minutes. I installed them in the morning and had charged enough to provide light to the area. Look very nice and a good value for the money. Happy with this purchase and would buy again.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
Skycats2
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 4
Bright solar lights
Color: Cool White (Cylinder), Size: 6 Pack
Great look. Cool white lights are bright and lighten my dark walkway. My only con is that the solar panels on the flat top turned white after a few months from rain/water sitting on them. The lights continue to work well, despite the tops being 'milky' white.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2026
J
Verified Purchase
Jeff L Miller
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Gama Sonic Solar Lights: Built to Last and Guaranteed
Number of Items: 2
These lights are nice and bright and stay on all night. I have other Gama Sonic solar lights also. One of them, which I didn't buy from Amazon, had a problem so I contacted Gama Sonic directly because they have a 2-year warranty. They responded immediately and I got it fixed and now I'm happy with it. I will keep buying their solar lights because they make good quality solar lights and have a 2-year warranty.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2026
B
Verified Purchase
Bruce Abell
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
Very strong construction--no plastic
Number of Items: 2
Expensive, but appears to be very well made. The lights are made of aluminum, so the support is sturdier than the usual plastic. The poles are in two parts, so you have a choice of heights the light is above the surface. Battery replacements are expensive, but you should get two years or more from a battery. You have a choice of a quite bright white light or a less bright yellow light.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
Simplicity Salon
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
gorgeous
Number of Items: 4
high quality and im picky! metal and glass and beautiful light temperature
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2026

recommand products