how do i get my timing back on my 02 vw jetta

Asked by migration_jettaman31... Apr 25, 2013 at 04:30 PM about the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i changed my timing belt and cant get back on,the tensioner wont give me enough clearance to put belt on

6 Answers

take the timing cover off and inspect the marks at TDC, the camshaft, the 'silent cam' and tensioner according to the drawing, will cough one up...takes a few moments~

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