engine trouble

[golfvr6]

Correct, but i've never managed to get the intermediate shaft spot on, it always goes a bit out , so i then use the gun. Have you got any locking tools for doing the job? its much easier with the proper vw tensioning tool.

[M41K1T]

timing was done using strobe gun. narrowed it down to fuel or electrical problem. read the haynes manual but its not that helpful in this sort of area.

[M41K1T]

I have done all of the above and still I am having problems. Just wondering if anyone out there has any sites relevant to my problem. Many thanks to all that have offered their advice and opinions. But guys I still need more help. Respect  

[richandhazel]

I thought you had narrowed it down to the filter? Still playing up?

VR6, I don't have the locking tools or even the proper tensioning tool. I can see they would help, but I, like you, have always managed without them. You're right in what you say, its almost impossible to get the intermediate shaft in exactly the same place. I usually end up having to rotate the distributer body slightly to get it back to TDC and then of course its out with the strobe.

[golfvr6]

Try http://www.jandsproducts.co.uk/ . You can get the vw tensioner tool from there, its about ?10.

[richandhazel]

Thats a handy site, cheers '6.

[golfvr6]

Try it! i used it when i helped do modulator's cam belt on his 16v. It really does make a difference.

[modulater]

Yeah theres 2 to choose from, I oredered the smaller one as it seems easier to get around the brake servo.

takes a matter of seconds to do rather than minutes with a pair of circlip pliers.

[golfvr6]

Circlip pliers are pants for the job as they keep slipping off the tensioner. The tool only works on genuine vw tensioners, not GSF sh!t!

[modulater]

I prefer to use a small cabbage and a scale model of dorset.

Well honest john said it works.