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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: uss sterett cg31 on October 23, 2007, 04:02:34 pm

Title: tdi timing with indicator
Post by: uss sterett cg31 on October 23, 2007, 04:02:34 pm

is there a specification for setting the pump timing using an indicator?
I have done countless idi 1.6 diesels and its a shame the TDI has to use a scanner. I was thinking of checking the lift before I remove the belt and then using it to set it up afterward. this is an 1998 TDI Jetta.
any ideas ?

Title: tdi timing with indicator
Post by: jtanguay on October 23, 2007, 05:18:53 pm

i would imagine that you need to set everything up to a certain state and then start the motor up, and the computer will reset the timing.  if you really want to use your dial indicator why not switch to m-TDI?  :lol:

Title: tdi timing with indicator
Post by: uss sterett cg31 on October 23, 2007, 06:13:09 pm

I just want to be able to do my own belts iam not used to relying on anybody for my repairs, and cannot afford a vag 1552 scanner but this  tdi I just bought is nice and for now Illl keep her stock and stay away from mech. tdi pumps mabey in 5 years I "frankinstien" this one also