[Vwdiesel] Anyone know how to use the VW210 TB tension gauge?

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/30/2007 11:41:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
knealeski at sbcglobal.net writes:

> Anybody have step-by-step directions for using the diesel timing belt 
> tension gauge VW210?  You can see one at  
> http://www.pbase.com/kneale_brownson/image/84722362 
>   
>  I understand that the belt goes between the fingers on the base of the tool 
> and the spring-loaded plunger that sticks out of the barrel with the numbers 
> on it.
>   
>  The Bentley says I need a measurement of "12-13 index marks". How do I 
> achieve that measurement? Where do I start? Are "index marks" the white numbers 
> on the barrel or the black numbers on the handle?
> 

  As I recall you put the tool on the timing belt after 
setting tension.  Crank the knob to the desired setting 
on the scale.  Read where the sliding white-mark part is 
pointing to.  That's your tension.  Adjust belt tension 
and recheck if necessary.
    Loren



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