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General => The garage => Topic started by: Blue MK2 on 24 November 2003, 20:23

Title: Timing belt changing
Post by: Blue MK2 on 24 November 2003, 20:23

Can someone tell me at what milage the timing belt should be changed and a step by step changing instructions on an 8v.
also how much is a new VAG one?

Thanx in advance :)

Title: Re:Timing belt changing
Post by: golfvr6 on 25 November 2003, 00:10

Should change the timing belt every 40k, tensioner every 80k. Belt is about ?10-?15 at vw, always get the genuine parts!

Line engine up to TDC
Remove alternator and power steering belts
Remove upper cover
Remove Crankshaft/ water pump/ power steering pulleys
Remove lower cover
Turn tensioner anti-clockwise
Remove timing belt
Check marks are still aligned
Fit new belt
Tension belt
Check belt tension, belt should turn 90 degrees on longest run
Rotate engine 360 degrees twice to check marks are still aligned
Re-check belt tension
Refit rest of stuff as removed

Hope that helps  :D

Title: Re:Timing belt changing
Post by: Blue MK2 on 25 November 2003, 13:12

Perfect Chers VR  :D

Title: Re:Timing belt changing
Post by: richandhazel on 25 November 2003, 13:16

Wow! Not a lot you can add to that. Nice one 'vr6.

Quote from: golfvr6 on 25 November 2003, 00:10

Should change the timing belt every 40k, tensioner every 80k. Belt is about ?10-?15 at vw, always get the genuine parts!

Line engine up to TDC
Remove alternator and power steering belts
Remove upper cover
Remove Crankshaft/ water pump/ power steering pulleys
Remove lower cover
Turn tensioner anti-clockwise
Remove timing belt
Check marks are still aligned
Fit new belt
Tension belt
Check belt tension, belt should turn 90 degrees on longest run
Rotate engine 360 degrees twice to check marks are still aligned
Re-check belt tension
Refit rest of stuff as removed

Hope that helps  :D

Title: Re:Timing belt changing
Post by: golfvr6 on 25 November 2003, 13:42

Its worth changing all the bolts on the pulleys as these tend to round off, also get the proper tensioner tool, it makes life so much easier!

Title: Re:Timing belt changing
Post by: modulater on 25 November 2003, 23:04

Circlip pliers never ever work so its good to get the correct tool