[vw GTI FL]

i have to change a timing belt tensioner soon. Does anyone has any tips how to do it without messing up my timing? any help is very appreciated. Car is 96 gti. Thanks in advance

 

[mk32slow]

Re: timing belt tensioner help (vw GTI FL)

just make sure you line up your timing marks on the cam gears and crank pulley so that your timing isnt out when you take the belt off

 

[vwhotrodder 2]

Re: timing belt tensioner help (vw GTI FL)

If its the hydraulic type use the manual one as the hydraulic type tend to fail...

 

[FL 2.0L]

Make your own marks with some whiteout or similar. Mark a couple teeth on the belt for each pulley (cam, intermediate, crank). Can't hurt to go to tdc, but it isn't necessary. You could also remove the belt, then get things aligned properly.

 

[FL 2.0L]

Read the timing thread in the FAQs (Timing your ABA) and Dan J Reed's timing belt change DIY.

 

[vw GTI FL]

Re: (FL 2.0L)

thanks a lot for your help guys http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[vwhotrodder 2]

Re: (vw GTI FL)

Glad to help.....

 

[tdogg74]

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Quote, originally posted by vw GTI FL »

i have to change a timing belt tensioner soon. Does anyone has any tips how to do it without messing up my timing? any help is very appreciated. Car is 96 gti. Thanks in advance

Use a bungee cord. Use it to keep the tension on the belt when you loosen the tensioner and replace it. You wont even need to worry about your timing as long as you keep the tension on the belt.

 

[Robert Roberts]

Re: FV-QR (tdogg74)

Quote, originally posted by tdogg74 »

Use a bungee cord. Use it to keep the tension on the belt when you loosen the tensioner and replace it. You wont even need to worry about your timing as long as you keep the tension on the belt.

^^this is a great idea. I've done the same but using zip ties.

 

[Minor_Threat]

Re: FV-QR (tdogg74)

Quote, originally posted by tdogg74 »

Use a bungee cord. Use it to keep the tension on the belt when you loosen the tensioner and replace it. You wont even need to worry about your timing as long as you keep the tension on the belt.

I use the spanner wrench from hazet works on the early style, I forget how to tensioner the thermo style