Re: Timing

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Sat, 22 Dec 2001 02:11:36 +0800 "doug czajka" <scirocco16v@europe.com>
writes:
> > Yeah, im willing to bet the cam timming is off a tad. Funny thing,
> > installing timming belts. They line up perfectly until you sinch 
> down the tensioner. Check it yo! 
> 
> Yeah, how does one avoid this?  Or is it inevetable, and you just 
> have to get the timing right at the distributor?
>  
> 
> -- 
> 
> 
> Doug C.
> '88 16v
> Raleigh, NC

You keep the timing belt slack by the tensioner, that way the cam gear
doesn't move on you as you set the tension..

Make sure you rotate the engine by hand, and re-check the timing marks,
whenever the timing belt is adjusted.

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