[Vwdiesel] Intermediate Shaft

[Michael Snow]

Mike and Tanya Atkisson wrote:
> Is there an alignment mark for the the Intermediate Shaft when installing
> the timing belt??
> I have checked my Bentley and didn't find a reference for it.
> It mentioned the Pump and the Crank, but I didn't seen anything about the
> Intermediate Shaft.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
> P.S.  I realized today that I forgot to put the Timing Belt Tensioner on the
> head before installing it.  Now it appears that I have to remove the motor
> mount bolt from the front of the engine.
>
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The intermediate shaft does not require alignment on the diesel.  On
gasoline engines the intermediate shaft drives the distributor and
requires adjustment.  On the diesel, it only drives the oil and vacuum
pumps.

Mike Snow