Future proof 2011 CFFB TDI

[carpy]

Bit the bullet and changed everything. No noticeable wear after 70,000 klm since last change but has been over 7 years. Serpentine tensioner wasn't done before and had miniscule movement at pulley. Car will be over 20 years old before due again! Could not budge the alternator pulley, snapped 2 special tools. Will wait till alternator dies and replace as one.

https://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56317&d=1740183194&thu mb=1&stc=1

[jets]

What did the belt look like, any signs of cracks or wear?
It looks like you read my post in the diesel section back on 18/05/23.

[carpy]

No sign of any real wear at all. The Continental branding hadn't even worn off the belt! Water pump was in much better condition than the one I replaced 7 years ago.