CAM Belt Change
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Old Timer
Doing the CAM belt on the 1.6 standard golf GTI soon which I have not done one for about 10 years maybe more….
Just belt and tensioner planned. From lifting the bonnet to turning the key how long would you say it should take. This is a side of the road job for me so need to plan around weather as well as kids….
Thanks
Craig
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Local Hero
I find an hour is about the time needed, but sometimes it seems a nightmare to line up the timing marks on the intermediate shaft as that one moves very easily, sometimes its on 1st time other times its try and try again.
I would allow 2-3 hours just incase.
When putting bolts back on the water pump etc smear a little copper grease on them so it wakes it easier next time to remove them also paint all the timing marks with some white paint so they are easier to see.
Once the belt is on check and check again.
If the car sounds like it has a super charger fitted after changing the belt it's to tight.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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CAM Belt Change
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