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1.1 cam belt tensioning??

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1.1 cam belt tensioning??

Does it have one atall?? or do i just buy a new belt for it? :dontknow:  theres one toothed wheel at the crank, one at top (camshaft) and another in the middle, water pump maybe?? cant see a tensioner anywhere :?

all help appreciated :wink:

Greg 8)

1981 Golf C 1.1
1982 Golf GTI
1992 Corrado G60
1999 Golf GT TDI

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Turning the water pump adjusts the belt tension,best to buy a new pump,as if you desturb them the rubber o ring leaks after  :cry:
Bert

Thats not a rod knockin,its a diesel stupid! floppy top and 1 tin top

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Thanks Bert, does it seat on the engine casing? ie, when u said it will leak will it leak water into the engine or outside?

cheers
Greg 8)

1981 Golf C 1.1
1982 Golf GTI
1992 Corrado G60
1999 Golf GT TDI

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Hi,it will leak to the floor and stain the block paving  8O it sits in a recess in the block,undo the bolts and knock it out with a hammer
Bert

Thats not a rod knockin,its a diesel stupid! floppy top and 1 tin top
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