[Vwdiesel] New timing belt though trans is removed.

[raymond greeley]

So the engine is out and i removed the trans to inspect the clutch and am not seeing a TDC mark.

I can see, with the valve cover off, when number 1 valves are closed though could this be 180* off

TDC. Even if this is TDC it's a close guess as to exactly TDC based on valve position and of course this assumes it was correct to begin with.

 

I have, in the past, marked the positions of crank, cam and locked down the pump and then changed the t-belt and it did perform well afterwards, though I am thinking a finer procedure is required.

 

I will buy a timing gauge to fine tune the engine when it is in and hooked up to a radiator

 

I have a bentley and have checked the 4crawler site and was just looking for a little more

guidance then either source is offering on this one. 

 

It is a 1.6 NA motor of indeterminate age and miles  that i got out of a caddy that had

a rusted frame. I did a bench test on the engine, it did start easy and run smooth 

without smoke so  i think it is worth changing the t-belt and installing it in my needy

rabbit.  

 

I know we have discussed this often and so maybe an archive is in order here.

 

thanks,

 

ray

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