Author Topic: Timing Belt Tensioner with Spring - howto set it? (Read 4209 times)

Golf/Jetta · « **on:** February 01, 2009, 03:25:28 pm »

this is on my car and just wondering how to set the spring in it?
is there a spring in it?

Quantum TD · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2009, 03:35:54 pm »

there should be a slot in the head for the tab. Once it in, you adjust the tensioner like you would an old 1.6 tensioner: put your tool into the holes and rotate clockwise.

Tension is set, when the pointer lines up with the groove on the outer ring.

If you don't have the tool, then some curved needle-nose pliers will work in a pinch.

jiggs · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:13:52 pm »

there is no spring in that... i have one here in my hand... see no spring dude.

read what quantum said... he sais it all.

jtanguay · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:19:32 pm »

Quote from: "jiggs"

there is no spring in that... i have one here in my hand... see no spring dude.

read what quantum said... he sais it all.

well it doesn't have the 'conventional' style of spring that you're probably thinking... but it does have one. :wink:

burn_your_money · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2009, 04:42:53 am »

If you read the timing belt proceedure on TDIclub it will tell you the proper way to set the belt tension for that tensioner. As mentioned, there is a slot and a line that align when the tension is set properly.