[Vwdiesel] Oil instead of antifreeze

[Erik Lane]

Yes, the only special timing tool I have is the adapter for the back of the
pump. You can make do with a magnetic base and a dial indicator, but it's a
pain and I got it as a gift from my ex- brother-in-law who was a VW mechanic
and could get it for $8 or so.

I've never bothered with the injection pump holder cause it's so easy to
just get it perfect with the dial gauge.

One time I didn't replace the tensioner because it felt and looked fine. It
didn't last more than a hundred miles or so before it froze and broke the
belt and then the head had to be rebuilt.



On 9/24/07, Sandy Cameron <scameron at storm.ca> wrote:
>
> At 03:32 PM 24/09/2007 -0700, you wrote:
> >Don't forget the timing tools cause you need to redo that after the head
> >goes back on and should really plan on replacing the timing belt and
> >tensioner while you're in there.
> >
>
> My timing tools,
>
> A flat file that fits the cam slot perfectly,
>
> Pump tool, a 3/8" socket ratchet handle that is a perfect fit for the
> sprocket hole.
>
> I agree, about the timing belt, it's so cheap (including the tensioner)
> any
> time a head is off,
> Like a wet baby, it should be changed..
>
> Sandy
>
>


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