Author Topic: How to get correct timing belt tension without the gauge?? (Read 20484 times)

dieselherb1 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 07, 2009, 06:39:24 pm »

Does anyone have the harborfreight item #?

clbanman · « **Reply #31 on:** March 08, 2009, 06:57:18 am »

sorry, double post

clbanman · « **Reply #32 on:** March 08, 2009, 06:58:39 am »

The VW tool is cheaper than the Baum tools one.

GAUGE BELT TENSIONER
Tool # VW210
   USD Price:
$103.92

FOR CHECKING TENSION OF TIMING BELT.


Product Specifications

Tool #     VW210
Name    GAUGE BELT TENSIONER
USD Price     $103.92
Repair Grp    23|15
Tool Class    Special Tools

AudiVWguy · « **Reply #33 on:** March 08, 2009, 11:08:02 am »

Maybe another way to look at is to measure form the top of the cam and pump pulleys, find the center on the belt. From there move the belt up and down to measure how much movement there is and compare to what Andrew has on his gauge. This way you don't have to put any twisting stress on the belt.

Andrew, was that a friends car? Do you still have access to it?

-Jeff

AudiVWguy · « **Reply #34 on:** March 08, 2009, 06:32:41 pm »

Yeah, I figured that after I typed it in. The only thing I can come up with so far is use a weight, say a 2.5 or 5 pound weight that can be placed on the belt and the drop measured. You can buy them at any sporting goods store.

Just try'in to think a little outside the box.

Author Topic: How to get correct timing belt tension without the gauge?? (Read 20484 times)

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