Timing Belt: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1983 Volkswagen Quantum, 1983 Volkswagen Pickup, and 1983 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure that flywheel is still aligned with TDC mark. With camshaft and injection pump locked in place, loosen camshaft sprocket bolt 1/2 turn. Lightly tap camshaft gear loose from camshaft. Install drive belt so there is no slack between camshaft sprocket and injection pump and injection pump and crankshaft sprocket.
- Tighten tension adjuster just enough to keep belt firmly in place. Remove injection pump locking pin. Adjust belt tension by turning tensioner until scale reads 12-13 on tension adjuster tool (VW 210). Tighten camshaft sprocket bolt and tensioner adjuster lock nut. Remove lock from camshaft.
- Turn crankshaft 2 revolutions in direction of engine rotation. Using a rubber hammer, strike belt once between camshaft sprocket and injection pump sprocket. Recheck belt tension and install remaining components in reverse order of removal. Check injection pump timing.
NOTE:
Timing marks for camshaft are not available from the manufacturer.