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

Asked by migration_jettaman31... May 06, 2013 at 08:13 PM about the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i took my belt off and when i tried to put back on,the tensioner wont give enough for me to
put belt back on

3 Answers

migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago

Have to say, I had NO IDEA that this was such a sonofabitch...floor jack, removing motor brackets...what a procedure..you've opened my eyes as to the involvement of this replacement~

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J_P_V_ answered 9 years ago

Try it on a 6 cylinder Porsche and then count your blessings. Sorry for reviving a dead post.

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