[Vwdiesel] Easiest/Quickest way to check engine timing?

[Val Christian]

I had a sprocket slip on a cam on a 1.6 NA engine.  It was factory torqued
(no PO, no service other than me).  When it went, the engine was at 
idle (exit ramp on expressway).  Damage was dinged piston, dinged
cyl head, and three valves.  The sprocket is NOT keyed, and is a friction 
fit.  Check it out, and then consider over torque, or whatever your
judgement will accept.

Val

> 
> 
> I've got an Overland 1.9NA, and think the folks that installed the engine 
> MAY HAVE LOOSED THE CAM SPROCKET.
> 
> So, of course, that, and the horror stories I have recently heard, brings 
> me to this question:
> 
> What is the easiest way to check engine timing? I've got all the tools 
> (the cam sprocket tool, and the cam lock), and know how to use them. But, 
> if there a quicker/easier way to do this?
> 
> Just for piece of mind, I want to see if the timing is drifting at all.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Jon
> 
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