PROPER Timing Belt and TENSION 98-05 VW 2.0L Jetta, Beetle, GTI, Golf

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июн 2015
  • How to properly install and SET TENSION on a timing belt for a Volkswagen AEG or AVH 2.0L SOHC engine (98-05 Jetta, Golf, GTI or Beetle).
    Most RUclips videos do not show how to set the tension!!!
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  • @TheHillrat4wd
    @TheHillrat4wd 4 месяца назад +8

    As a professional mechanic of over 40 years let me congratulate you on an excellent video. Actually one of the better automotive repair videos I have seen. Very thorough and precise. There's only one thing that I would do differently. I never crank the engine over with the starter. I turn the engine over by hand several several times to make sure I'm not coming in contact with a valve. And verify my timing marks. But excellent video thank you.

  • @lloydcarter8662
    @lloydcarter8662 8 лет назад +3

    MAN!!!! You just showed me how much mechanics actually go through to do this, but that it doesn't take two days to get it done either. Just marking and verifying all of your marking when doing it. Thanks for the videos.

  • @simoncrane8267
    @simoncrane8267 9 лет назад +41

    Hi Matt, greets from England. These are everyday fare over here, I`ve personally done 4 in the last 12 months, and they`re not too scary. Working at an independant BMW specialist, we tend to get a lot of "exotic" european marques, with some complex timing belt arrangements. But the way to be relaxed about it is to follow the universal golden rules. Always turn the engine manually TWO complete revolutions, as you did, but with the plugs removed, (I know it`s a pain, but it gives tremendous peace of mind) before you install the outer cover. If there`s going to be any kind of mechanical interference, you`ll feel it by hand, and you`ll have the opportunity to corect it.
    Once you`ve done that, always re-check that your timing marks/locking pins etc line up as intended, again as you correctly did. And if you want to be reassured more, do it over again.
    I`m not a fan of running the engine, or cranking it before I`ve replaced the cover and crank pulley. This requires you being away from the area in question there are often compenents within these that hold the belt in track, without them in place, belts can "walk" themselves off a pulley while the engine is turning if unattended. By following the hallowed golden rules, I have never had a failure. The only failures I`ve had, (and in 35 years, there`s been one or two) is when I`ve failed to follow the golden rules.
    As for the tensioner indicator, there`s no need to be too anal about the exact positioning, once the engine has run for a while, and the nap of the belt fibres have worn to a nice polished surface, you`ll find the the pointer will move away from the indicator anyway
    Hope that helps.
    On another note, I`m plain gobsmacked that the noise was mis-diagnosed elsewhere, ten seconds and a stethoscope, or a bar, or a screwdriver, or even a bloody pencil would have found that the noise was coming from the timing belt cover area, and about 15 minutes to get the cover off would have pinpointed the fault. Dolts....
    Top show sir...Carry on...
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    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  9 лет назад +5

      Simon Crane Thanks, brilliant comment, cheers!

  • @sherry7646
    @sherry7646 23 дня назад

    The only auto repair channel I watch. I never could understand people on different channels, so I quit wasting my time watching them. If I have questions, doubts, or need to learn how to do something - I always come straight to Matt's channel.

    • @sherry7646
      @sherry7646 23 дня назад

      And the sarcasm and insults for the idiots is always a plus.

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  23 дня назад

      Hahaha thanks so much!!! Yes while there are other channels with much better technical people I also find they can fly way over most people’s heads. I try my best to bring the advanced level to the masses.

  • @stephenmclendon8723
    @stephenmclendon8723 7 лет назад +4

    I think you have the best overall everything that makes a great tutorial: knowledge of project requirements, lighting, videography well done, simple explanation. I'm an electrician and being absolutely right when working on electrical components is absolutely essential. Being logical and smart really helps me understand with certainty, my timing belt replacement project will be done right. I believe also not coming back to a project after I have finished working on it. Well done, sir!

    • @PierreCoupet
      @PierreCoupet Год назад

      Anyone in Los Angeles CA that you can refer for this job - 2002 VW Jetta 2.0

  • @fredanderson1753
    @fredanderson1753 8 лет назад +25

    Thanks to your attention to detail on the timing belt replacement you probably saved a whole family of little engine valves. Good job and great camera work. Thanks

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  8 лет назад +6

      +FRED ANDERSON Glad it helped! you can be confident your belt is properly installed for sure. good job!

    • @elguntagiyev7523
      @elguntagiyev7523 7 лет назад

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  • @brianalosoya
    @brianalosoya Месяц назад

    You are bad ass bro!! After countless hours of trying to find a competent human being that I could at least comprehend let alone believe or trust. Just when I was about to Just give up and tackle it head on I stumbled on to your video. Thank God.
    You made it so easy and logical that it all made sense. Thank you again my good sir

  • @thehitmanisup
    @thehitmanisup 6 лет назад +4

    Thank you for this video. I spent a day looking for info on the tension setting.

  • @ngl-kd7tn
    @ngl-kd7tn 9 лет назад +2

    Hey Matt. A great video. Watching you work it out as you go along with the scanner was reassuring. It was reality at work. I agree that you still need the knowledge just in case you cannot depend on your equipment. I am looking forward to part 3 with more of the same. You explain things so well and with commitment.

  • @Aj.1987.
    @Aj.1987. 6 лет назад

    Excellent video! I like to watch videos before I do the job to gather as much info as possible and you helped me on loading the tensioner for the timing belt like a champ. I appreciate it and so does my girls vw beetle. Thanks!

  • @bigdogpete43
    @bigdogpete43 7 лет назад

    I have watched several of your videos now. You are the most professional non-professional mechanic I have run across.

  • @joseprado1972
    @joseprado1972 8 лет назад

    This is going to be my next project, 2004 VW BEETLE DIESEL and you SIR...you are the MAN!!! Love your attitude!!!

  • @SquarishLink
    @SquarishLink 7 лет назад +3

    I have a similar engine requiring a new belt, i will take it to a proper VW mechanic. As this is not a belt to be replaced by an amateur. Thanks for pointing this obvious fact to me, you saved me from potentially destroying my car.

  • @dontclickthat
    @dontclickthat 9 лет назад +3

    I stumbled on your channel recently. As a professional mechanic I have to say this is one of the best channels out there for automotive information. Please keep making these entertaining and informative videos. You claim to be a do-it-yourselfer, well I work with other "professionals" who don't possess the skills you have. Nice work.

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  9 лет назад

      ***** Thanks John I wish I could bottle up all of the people like you- you are EXACTLY what I am looking for when I made the channel. The fact you are a professional is a huge bonus, I always appreciate the perspective from the professional side!!

  • @jokomo2833
    @jokomo2833 2 года назад +1

    Still have my 2001 Jetta 2.0 manual, drives like a fucking champ. A lot of people don’t seem to understand that VWs are not racing cars. If you drive them correctly, they’ll last 20+ years. Cheers man.

  • @claytonchar9232
    @claytonchar9232 6 лет назад

    Great video! The reason I watched it is because I did a timing belt and water pump replacement on my 2003 2.0 VW Jetta approximately 2 to 3 years ago. I am now in the process of replacing the timing belt tensioner because the bearing is failing. Apparently, I did not install the tensioner properly.
    Thank you for your video.

  • @andrewclaflin8655
    @andrewclaflin8655 7 лет назад

    Fantastic. I am r/r my WP, Tensioner and elt today and this popped. I am very glad you posted this.

  • @labradormcgraw
    @labradormcgraw 4 года назад

    Outstanding tuition. Hard to believe that no other video featured the importance of correct tensioning. But then again, no other channel on RUclips can sport this guy's knowledge of the scientific aspect of auto repair.

    • @PierreCoupet
      @PierreCoupet Год назад

      Let me know if you know someone in Los Angeles who can do this specific job on a 2002 Jetta 2.0

  • @johnbrentonlll
    @johnbrentonlll 2 года назад

    I’ve watched this video a few times in the last year. Christ just blessed me with a 1999 beetle AEG today and it’s got about 233,000mi. I ordered a gates belt kit and the tool for the timing tensioner. And I bid on a whole top end gasket kit. May as well. Valve seals and a new head gasket probably won’t hurt a thing. Thanks for the excellent content.

  • @cesarguerra8665
    @cesarguerra8665 7 лет назад

    I truly appreciate your absolute meticulous detail, and rechecking/verifying your timing. I have an 02 Jetta 2.0 that just quit starting, it cranks but won't start and I was going over all the possibilities, one of them being timing belt. Keep posting and minus all the negative comments I take myself as an old shade tree mechanic and as long as I have s reference to from I am not afraid to try and fix it, so saving this video and look forward to any others you may post

    • @PierreCoupet
      @PierreCoupet Год назад

      If you are in Los Angeles or know someone in L.A. who can do this job, let me know

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  Год назад

      Sorry- I’m not there nor know anyone sorry.

  • @antonio030562
    @antonio030562 5 лет назад +2

    Well done, I love your style of teaching and your frankness about the shortcomings of other instruction video's...I didn't find the link to donate though

  • @RozetRides
    @RozetRides 9 лет назад

    excellent video. I'm a mechanic trained specifically for gm and Ford and have recently moved to a dealership with several German products. the biggest bane of my existence is this specific engine and vehicle. Google, RUclips, and Mitchell's has yet to give me anything near this informative. thank you for this vehicles video. I'm sorry I don't have a dollar though!

  • @Brock_Landers
    @Brock_Landers 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for your video sir. This is my first Volkswagen and I am in the middle of a turbocharger installation and I wanted to replace things like the timing belt, water pump, head gasket, and I also installed a set of ARP head studs while I was at it. Where I left off last night was at tensioning the timing belt and it's a good thing that I watched your video because I have the tensioner's tabs on the wrong side of the head (I went off of whoever installed the previous tensioner). Once again, thank you for your video!

    • @alfredomarquez9777
      @alfredomarquez9777 4 месяца назад

      The tensioner´s tab SHOULD be placed inside the Welch Plug (Also called "Core plug")...

  • @NabilChouchany
    @NabilChouchany 8 лет назад +7

    PS: this does have a timing mark on the outer crankshaft pulley (it should be at 12 o'clock, and there's a mark on the block to it)... i hope i'm not annoying... cheers!!!
    Kudos for the excellent work, usually the water pump is replaced with the belt and tensioner...

  • @randymcfarland9930
    @randymcfarland9930 4 года назад

    Just bought a 04 Jetta 2.0 and it runs great no check engine light on.However I really want to change the belt and water pump and tensioner for peace of mind.Your video will be watched several times before I start and I will reference to it as I do the job.Thanks from Baltimore Maryland .

  • @StevenBrooks2012
    @StevenBrooks2012 9 лет назад

    Lost how you aligned camshaft so relieved i saw this good video and agree with your youtube analysis of timing belt videos of present and yore.

  • @ricks.8522
    @ricks.8522 8 лет назад

    This is with out any question THE BEST video on this topic ... thank you, thank you, thank you for making this ....... totally perfect! I am only days from doing my first AEG 2.0 engine timing belt service ... so glad I found your video first .... I will sure as heck give you a donation ...... so worth it

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  8 лет назад

      +Rick S. Wow thanks man! what a great compliment!!!

  • @KimberlyGarriott
    @KimberlyGarriott 8 лет назад +3

    excellent video! I'm getting ready to change a camshaft position sensor and timing belt on my 99 Jetta 2.0 AEG..wish me luck!

  • @RIVERLOPEZ
    @RIVERLOPEZ 7 лет назад

    Schrondingers Box thank you very much for a such a detailed video. I didn't know how important that tensioner setting was until I watched your video. I was about to drive my car and I noticed that the tensioner isn't in the right settings after installing a new timing belt... you saved my car and lots of cash for me.. I will throw a few dollars for you in the donation box! Thank you

  • @vinnyaudi912
    @vinnyaudi912 8 лет назад

    hands down one of the best mechanics on youtube. there are 2 or 3 other honorable mentions. I hate watching people on youtube try to teach and cannot get it right. thank you for showing the PROPER way to do stuff. many will try, few will get right. subscribed.

    • @PierreCoupet
      @PierreCoupet Год назад

      Let me know if you know someone in Los Angeles CA who can do this specific job.

  • @Tedybear315
    @Tedybear315 7 лет назад

    I'll be doing this repair next week under basic maintenance. Last time it was changed was 80k, and we are at about 157k currently. Car still runs like a top! Oddly enough we where at a pick and pull yard today, and I decided to inspect the timing belt on the Beetle it had in the yard.
    If that belt wasn't already gone? It was darn close! Back of the belt checkered with tiny splits, some pretty deep. Looks like no one paid attention to it. Probably wouldn't have lasted to long. Looked more like dry rot was starting to set in.
    Thanks for the detailed information on this.

  • @mealston1725
    @mealston1725 8 лет назад

    A gentleman & a scholar! Thanks for the details!

  • @kevinb3623
    @kevinb3623 8 лет назад

    no I was very pleased to see this im a mechanic and this was a proper install which is near impossible to find on here thank u

  • @luxman671
    @luxman671 7 лет назад

    thanks for the info on the belt's tension, good video, just did a '98 beetle last night, really helpfull!

  • @roelvela2564
    @roelvela2564 3 года назад

    This is the Best description, instructional video on setting the timing belt. Step by step, accurate instructions which is the most important of this job. Thank you.

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  3 года назад

      Glad you liked it!

    • @roelvela2564
      @roelvela2564 3 года назад

      it wasn’t just that I liked it. It was f, outstanding.
      To the point and accurate.
      Thanks again.

  • @schwabentutorials
    @schwabentutorials 7 лет назад

    Actually a great video. I did run into exactly that issue when i changed a timing belt on a passat last winter, it was my first time doing a timing belt and i had no idea how to set the tension. Just about every video i watched did skip this part..
    (oddly enough in all my search i didn't find this video, would have helped me a lot!)
    Based on a vague forum post regarding a totally different vw engine that said something about aligning arrows i figured out how to set the tensioner by myself, i just turned every moving part in every direction it could go until i figured out how this thing works.. Tension was set perfectly.. sadly didn't help the engine, it was retired due to high oil consumtion soon after.

  • @TarrickDDGrant
    @TarrickDDGrant 7 лет назад

    Thank you, I seriously was looking for a video on how to set the tension.

  • @oggonzalez9291
    @oggonzalez9291 3 года назад

    Thanks for the torque specs!!!
    Same engine as Seat Ibiza 2015 2.0L
    The serpentine belt pulley that bolts on the crankshaft socket has a notch the lines up with a notch on the inner timing belt backing plate. This is your #1 piston at TDC.

  • @vwbr3nt
    @vwbr3nt 7 лет назад

    Thank you! This was an epic video. Doing this Saturday

  • @SchrodingersBox
    @SchrodingersBox  9 лет назад +50

    I am going to assume any thumbs downs are from people who have destroyed their engines or PCMs from watching my videos because they have no aptitude or don't know how to follow basic instructions... my latest known count of individuals who have done this to their own cars so far on my channel is 13.
    Let's see how many people there actually are like that... This should be fun!!!

    • @findvoltage
      @findvoltage 9 лет назад

      Hehe, loooooool.

    • @EngrChillaX
      @EngrChillaX 9 лет назад

      Schrodingers Box why isn't there a button to give it a thumbs up more than one time?

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  9 лет назад

      EngrChillaX There is... it's called the "support this channel" button ;-)

    • @billyr9840
      @billyr9840 9 лет назад

      Schrodingers Box I'd give anything to see the look on those thumbs downer's people's face when they learned that in just a few short seconds, they destroyed ( a thousand dollars or better ) head! 13 of them! That's incredible! LOL !
      Matt I like the clamp idea you used to keep the belt from moving off the cam sprocket! I did a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta a few months back that needed a water pump after the owner was charged by a local garage $350.00 to change a thermostat that was never changed and nothing wrong with it.. I used zip ties to hold the belt, they worked great. Talk about over engineering, you have to take the entire nose ( bumper, grill, body parts, etc. ) off the car just to get at the timing belt! And yes, as one of your other viewers said Volkswagen does use a special blend called G12 Antifreeze. If I remember right it was like, $10.00 a quart! I think I still have a quart or two on the shelf in my garage.
      And another viewer was spot on with the labor rates being charged. Up here in CT, I won't mention the chain store garage's name, but they wanted $1,200.00 just to take off the nose of the car and another $250.00 to do the pump. So I thought I was being more than fair by charging half that! Anyway great series! Keep them coming!

    • @brent56and1
      @brent56and1 9 лет назад +2

      Billy R People who own Volkswagens are probably used to throwing money out the window.

  • @konquer247
    @konquer247 7 лет назад

    This is the only video in the entire RUclips video collection that guides timing belt change for a VW engine resembling my own car. See I own a Passat B5.5 with engine code AZM. A 2.0L petrol naturally aspirate engine.
    Thanks for the video, now I have the confidence to change my timing belt.

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  7 лет назад +1

      Honesfly, if you can change one timing belt, you can change them all. Changing a timing belt is just "wrenching" . There is really no skill needed.. I am glad the video helps but the truth is you always have the ability to change any part on any car. skill is in knowing WHAT part to change to fix it the first time

    • @konquer247
      @konquer247 7 лет назад +1

      Exactly which I have been doing for the last 4yrs to maintain my Passat rather efficiently. Except for the timing belt which I never had to do up till now. I am not a mechanic either, but an auto enthusiast.
      As you have said the only thing to watch out is TDC (Top Dead Center) on each shafts... and then torque to specification.
      Thanks a bunch! a million like for you.

  • @rendor21
    @rendor21 6 лет назад +1

    I love your attitude. I'm ASE certified but I consider myself a DIY mechanic because I've never been formally trained by a dealer etc. One thing I do personally is I use the Crank to tension the left side of the timing belt. Where there's a gig gap between teh Cam(s) and the crank. This is generally the reason why people end up 1 tooth off. To use teh crank as a tensioner it's fairly simple. You just turn the crank clockwise about 5 degrees. So the timing marks will no longer line up on just the crank. You do this AFTER removing the old belt. All other timing marks should line up. Then you install the new belt and get it as tight as you can by hand. When your ready to tension the belt you turn the crank counter clockwise this time until the timing marks line up. This will tension the belt on the left side and remove the slop between the cams and the crank. Make sure all timing marks are lined up before you adjust the actual tensioner. This tensions other side where the water pump is. I essentially use the crank as a second tensioner. Now turn the engine over 4 complete cycles and check the timing marks. Everything should be perfect and the belt should be properly tensioned.

    • @PierreCoupet
      @PierreCoupet Год назад

      Do you know someone in Los Angeles, CA who can do this specific job - 2002 Jetta 2.0?

  • @lexiaontube
    @lexiaontube 2 года назад

    I was wondering why the belt was so loose !!!! I guess this video saved it from disaster !!! Thanks so much !!!!!

  • @Maysin777
    @Maysin777 8 лет назад

    Awesome job...TY for taking time to show us the correct way!

  • @erindud8106
    @erindud8106 Год назад

    Lol i know this is an old video but it popped up when i did a search. Anyway, i have the aptitude to do a timing belt replacement BUT I watch the videos for tips and tricks. I save a lot on my own time watching someone take off all the stuff needed and whatever helpful stuff they mention about the job along the way. So don't diss the simple stuff you should know if your doing this job

  • @TheJem1311
    @TheJem1311 6 лет назад

    Hey man thank you very much for this. I recently bought a 01 golf with a 2.0 and the tensioner is squeaking so i think its time to replace all of it. Only 117k miles., and this video makes it a whole lot easier 👍

  • @salmanhassan2847
    @salmanhassan2847 7 лет назад

    you are the best man , thank you very much for all the video you post i watch mostly all of them

  • @leekilarski2082
    @leekilarski2082 9 лет назад

    Great video awesome channel am a mechanic in the uk been so 20 years and have learned some great information from this channel . Always learning.

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  9 лет назад

      lee kilarski Thanks man. MANY viewers from the UK and in fact they are almost always very dedicated to the channel. Very much appreciated!

  • @juanperdomo8219
    @juanperdomo8219 7 лет назад +4

    What a precise work thanks for the class

  • @willclement689
    @willclement689 8 лет назад

    Thanks bud for posting this. I have a 99.5 GLS and a friend has a 01 gl that both need belts soon. couldn't find shit for info on how to do it motor in the car the right way!!! probably watched 15+ videos. time to embark into what was once the unknown.

  • @danielh3315
    @danielh3315 8 лет назад

    Subscribing. Finally.....I searched for a long time before you had made this video. Just happy someone with knowledge finally made a BA video!!!!

  • @briansmobile1
    @briansmobile1 7 лет назад +14

    I've done more than 50 of these without incident. The first one is the scariest. They're really not that picky. These motors are found and serviced in parts of the world where clean water and literacy are hard to come by. They may have been designed by Germans, but most are built in Mexico of crudely cast components and inexpensive materials.... and they still just go like crazy anyway. Gotta love'em!

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  7 лет назад +2

      Hey Brian hope things are going well. Thanks for stopping by!

    • @cincomorales
      @cincomorales 3 года назад +1

      It’s nice to see two of my favorite mechanic RUclipsrs talk and salute;)

    • @abdielrogelio4314
      @abdielrogelio4314 2 года назад

      Instablaster...

  • @amcrae1
    @amcrae1 6 лет назад +1

    The mark on the flywheel can be very useful. You can check your timing without having to take off the crankshaft pulley (in a pinch)! Great explanation on the tensioner!

    • @PierreCoupet
      @PierreCoupet Год назад

      Do you know anyone in Los Angeles CA that you refer for this specific job?

  • @quaddawg
    @quaddawg 8 лет назад

    Intelligent explanations. Wow. What a concept. THANKS!

  • @FFcossag
    @FFcossag 9 лет назад

    Excellent video. I was slightly disappointed not to see the engine running after the noise video, and this certainly satisfied my need for the quick gratification of seeing someone else fix an engine!

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  9 лет назад

      FFcossag Yeah, Coss- a lot of people mentioned that! There is now also a "bonus" video to the engine noise video which covers more material that people said I left inconclusive from the first one

  • @tmackx
    @tmackx 4 года назад +2

    I have one of these in my future. Thank you for the info.

  • @ivanazcue9401
    @ivanazcue9401 7 лет назад

    awesome! video! agree nobody else did the tensioner description you did! love it

  • @gillean2
    @gillean2 6 лет назад

    Excellent video and attention to detail. I would use the other videos to show how to access the timing belt and your video to put it all back together correctly. I had a timing belt installed by a mechanic but luckily I needed a water pump and the VW tech saw that the timing belt tensioner was put on backwards.

  • @anthonyrash7484
    @anthonyrash7484 4 месяца назад

    Great video on this specific application. You did great detail about the tensioner and position. I am a mechanic myself. The window at the transmission is another timing mark that you can use as an option. However, I do have just a couple of remarks. It is easy to run the belt starting at the crank like your instructions say. Your not going to rotate the crank when you pull the belt. You're the only person I have seen to bump the motor over by the switch and not have what you took loose reinstalled. And also I have never seen anyone start the motor without the motor mount installed to check your work. But you did hit the mark about the tensioner. I have seen one other video that a guy mentioned about it and that was all.

  • @jslager2690
    @jslager2690 5 лет назад +1

    thanks! I've had the same problem with the engine light on, didn't know how to correctly get the crankshaft on time with no marks on that side of the engine, Never thought of any marks on the flywheel :)
    compared to this a TSI chain is a piece of cake :D

  • @alan-gb3go
    @alan-gb3go 6 лет назад

    Brilliant stuff thank you best wishes from the UK

  • @knutlovhoiden
    @knutlovhoiden 10 месяцев назад

    Because I read a guide on a reputable forum that said to tension clockwise, I’m now praying I didn’t kill something in my engine.
    Thanks for the information! It’s mildly horrifying that the wrong information is SO popular.

  • @humbertomino6716
    @humbertomino6716 9 лет назад

    Excellent video! Perfect explanation for an amateur mechanic like me to allow me to properly set the timing and timing belt tensioner. Unfortunately I just finished doing this job yesterday and I did not discover this video until today. Needless to say, although I feel I followed the main details of the procedure, this video points out to enough detail that I did not focus on so that I may be re-doing the job this weekend :(. Great job on the video and explanation! Thank you.

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  9 лет назад

      +Humberto Mino It is definitely worth redoing the job. If nothing else, the peace of mind itself makes it worthwhile, but certainly the ensurance of doing it properly.

    • @humbertomino6716
      @humbertomino6716 8 лет назад

      +Schrodingers Box OK, thanks for the advise. The rework is scheduled for tomorrow, being a second run and after watching the video it should go a little faster :). Regards.

  • @area46241
    @area46241 9 лет назад

    I'm a firm believer in the Dayco timing belt book. If anyone ever needed all data it would be you S...the v6 has an awesome setup for a timing belt...that would make a slick video...thumbs up!

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  9 лет назад

      area46241 I wonder what's different about the V6?

    • @geirtoresimonsen8729
      @geirtoresimonsen8729 8 лет назад

      +Schrodingers Box I have the 2.7T V6, and the procedure there is to lock both camshafts and the crank using some special tools. The sprockets can rotate on the tapered ends of the cams, and are only bolted tight at the very end. This way the timing can be adjusted exact, not half a tooth early or late.
      I read this procedure the last time and intended to do it myself, but I couldn't get the tools in time so I had to let the dealer do it. I have since bought the tools so I'll do it myself next time.
      This is a few years ago now so I don't remember every detail, but I think what I mentioned is what he was thinking of.

  • @volvoguy76
    @volvoguy76 9 лет назад

    Great vid! One quick point: timing marks don't necessarily need to coincide with TDC. I did a Volvo XC90 T6, and those marks were a smidge after TDC. Same style tensioner... but more finicky. VW' s are just notorious with their timing marks.

  • @aldinoarendse3421
    @aldinoarendse3421 7 лет назад

    Awesome!!! Thanks for the detailed recording.

  • @willmart1969
    @willmart1969 2 года назад

    Gracias. I have some issues with the tensioner, but now I am ready to do that job in my Jetta.

  • @evanduteau4618
    @evanduteau4618 9 лет назад

    I got a minute in on another video detailing this process, but the guy was evidently a complete hack... Glad I found your clip, thanks!

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  9 лет назад

      +i pet a kitty Yeah I seldom post videos like this unless I am sure that most other videos out there are incorrect or incomplete.
      How it is possible that proper tension adjustment isn't covered in other videos is almost criminal IMO.

  • @fredericlapointe3930
    @fredericlapointe3930 7 лет назад

    I work as a tech in a dealership and man you are professional! would totally get my car fixed by you if I didnt fix it myself :)

  • @jimthemenicingpyro3941
    @jimthemenicingpyro3941 4 года назад +1

    this may be five years old now but its still the most accurate example I could find much obliged Schrodinger's Box

  • @InsideOfMyOwnMind
    @InsideOfMyOwnMind 7 лет назад +3

    I just did this job same car yesterday and it went well. The water pump was difficult to remove because one Neanderthal rolled the o-ring out of place putting it in last time and another Neanderthal ran it on straight hose water.

  • @2secondslater
    @2secondslater 5 лет назад +1

    Turning the tensioner either direction 5 times is to settle the belt, and cam and crank sprockets into position and removes some of the slack that may be present so your belt doesn't skip when turning it over to confirm the marks, I also release the lock nut on the tensioner after barring the engine around 360 and re-tension the belt and re-set the tensioner marks once again. Just a tip from a VW tech. Nice vid and you certainly saved your friend from a catastrophic failure.

    • @2secondslater
      @2secondslater 5 лет назад +2

      Ps. The correct position for the tensioner is the locating tag in the Welch plug recess, I think you inadvertently got it in the right position.

    • @PierreCoupet
      @PierreCoupet Год назад

      Anyone in Los Angeles that you can HIGHLY recommend to do this job for a 2002 Jetta 2.0 LI?

    • @alfredomarquez9777
      @alfredomarquez9777 4 месяца назад

      @@2secondslater EXACTLY!!!

  • @Tocabocatim
    @Tocabocatim Год назад

    I think you have the best overall everything that makes a great tutorial: knowledge of project requirements, lighting, videography well done, simple explanation. Thank you much for this wanderfull video.

  • @todayintheshopbanksy5904
    @todayintheshopbanksy5904 8 лет назад +1

    VW's 1.9 Diesel is slightly easier to do as it does have the timing mark on the crank pully. Also the tensioner has a hole for an allen key to rotate it instead of the need for a special tool. Really goods videos, and love your explanations. Thank you

    • @harleypowlesland8237
      @harleypowlesland8237 Год назад

      I was wondering about the diesel, I have one and I'm planning on doing it soon. Thanks for info

  • @epimorales607
    @epimorales607 8 лет назад

    wow i can onystly say this video was very helpfull especially with the tenshion puller!!

  • @jaimesustaita285
    @jaimesustaita285 5 лет назад

    unlike other, keep doing just as u have,love it.

  • @masonpugh3637
    @masonpugh3637 Год назад

    I have an ABA 2.0 Volkswagen engine 2001 and it has no time in tensioner like that that goes into the block and then you pull the gun sights together mine you have to use a tool in order to tighten the belt and tighten the 17 mm nut and a 13 mm to hold it something like a freeze out plug that's a neat system and you're right there's not very many tension RUclips videos on here thank you

  • @valinthulkanam9884
    @valinthulkanam9884 2 года назад

    Hi Matt, great video, just a reminder that we are watching a your tube video

  • @robertheintz8017
    @robertheintz8017 5 лет назад

    Excellent detailed video! I did the belt, pump, and tensioner 2 years ago on my VW Jetta MK4. Unfortunately the job had a small leak after. I simply lived with it and just added coolant every month. Well I am tired of adding coolant so I want to do the job again. I have decided for the cost I might as well replace the belt, pump, and tensioner. Any tips on getting the pump to seal? Should I be using some sort of sealant on the pump O ring?

  • @blackericdenice
    @blackericdenice 3 года назад

    Thank very much for showing my how to set the tension. VW dealer wanted $2048 to fix the po343.

  • @gavingann3082
    @gavingann3082 2 года назад

    you’re a great person for this

  • @5272howell
    @5272howell 2 года назад

    Excellent information. Well done. Many thanks.

  • @2l8and1
    @2l8and1 8 лет назад

    Very well made video !! Good call on the 90 degree pliers as well.... saved me $25 on the pin spanner tool made for the job.

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  8 лет назад

      +2l8and1 Those are handy for tons of other things as well!!

  • @user-ek1oy5oo1l
    @user-ek1oy5oo1l 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you!! Great content. Definitely a must video. Good for you..

  • @angelnatareno862
    @angelnatareno862 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing 👍it did fix a problem that I have after a run up. I can sleep in Pease now. God bless

  • @jdmcarboy64
    @jdmcarboy64 5 лет назад +1

    The paint marks make it easier for you and for the next owner! Great job man. Never set timing before but I just replaced my valve springs due to a burnt few. But I have confidence I can do it.

    • @jdmcarboy64
      @jdmcarboy64 5 лет назад

      Got around to it this morning, played with the pulley till I got the slack out. You helped and didn’t even know it.

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  • @django8303
    @django8303 5 лет назад

    Thank you for the Video from Germany :)

  • @Diego-wp3zv
    @Diego-wp3zv 8 лет назад

    Thanks for you video. Helps me a lot. Excellent

  • @EnricoRossignoli89
    @EnricoRossignoli89 4 года назад

    I found your video helpful, replaced timing belt water pump tensioner. One other thing most popular video don't say is the camshaft seal needs to be replaced and seen the difficulty I'm not going to do that; but if next time you wanna do a video for it would be helpful. Ciao

  • @mikeberbena3555
    @mikeberbena3555 8 лет назад

    excellent video excellent cut to the chase repair

  • @SebastianScholle
    @SebastianScholle 9 лет назад

    By the way, great video! Very informative.

  • @user-by4oq2zw3z
    @user-by4oq2zw3z 11 месяцев назад

    very good video and I agree with your views about other RUclips videos. Much appreciated, I will do mine now..

  • @687datbabyboy
    @687datbabyboy 9 лет назад

    Love the idea of skipping the nuts and bolts parts, if someone complains about that, they probably shouldn't be doing this type of jobs but you already said it so GOOD JOB AGAIN.

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  9 лет назад +2

      Exactly correct. Plus I find it really cuts down on the just plain stupid comments that plague other channels. "How many bolts are there for the water pump?" "Can this problem happen from not changing your spark plugs?" "My camshaft marks line up but the crankshaft marks look off by a tooth. But when I set the crankshaft marks even, the camshaft marks look off by a tooth. Is the belt on backwards?"

  • @romanz2800
    @romanz2800 8 лет назад

    awesome video. thanks for the great camera angles.

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  8 лет назад

      Thanks for noticing. My early videos were horrible- it takes time to learn by trial and error but I do make sure I make good camera angles as best I can. I hate bad camerawork! But it's harder than it looks!!

  • @shenanigansalv317
    @shenanigansalv317 8 лет назад

    great video man thanks I did not know about the tensioner position

  • @dirtydavesgarage8251
    @dirtydavesgarage8251 6 лет назад

    Excellent video! Great job!

  • @frankiefast555
    @frankiefast555 8 лет назад

    thanks , good info on tension set up had no idea.

  • @molelp7273
    @molelp7273 7 лет назад

    I came here because the timing belt and I stayed for the criticism, makes more funny the video, and He's right, some people on YT only mislead or misinform.
    Good work!

    • @SchrodingersBox
      @SchrodingersBox  7 лет назад +1

      Most people on the internet mislead or misinform- especially on automotive. . about 98% of them in fact.

  • @UnderEscher
    @UnderEscher 5 лет назад

    so glad i found this video!!!

  • @zt4736
    @zt4736 8 лет назад

    Oh dear god what an awesome, and thorough video. I'm officially a fan. I'm doing this tomorrow, and man, you are funny! I agree that the flywheel mark is stupid hahahaha. +1 on the tensioner I would have done it wrong for sure. Also good tip on painting your own marks on the crank