Timing belt and sprockets - removal and refitting

Engine repair procedures 1.8 litre 16 valve / Timing belt and sprockets - removal and refitting

Besides the timing mark on the camshaft sprocket referred to in Part C of this Chapter, Section 9, an additional timing mark is provided on the outside of the camshaft sprocket which aligns with a mark on the valve cover (see illustration). This means that if the timing belt alone is being renewed, it is not necessary to remove the valve cover in order to check the alignment marks.

2.1 Valve timing marks

A Camshaft sprocket outer marks B Camshaft sprocket inner marks C Crankshaft vibration damper marks

When fitting the timing belt, it is recommended that VW tool 210 is used to set the tension accurately as this is more critical with the DOHC arrangement (see illustration). Using this tool, the tension should be set to record a reading of between 13 and 14 on the scale. The tool can be obtained from a VW dealer.

2.2 Adjusting timing belt tension using VW tool 210