I recently obtained a MK1 Jetta 1.6 TD, it was not running. The previous owner stated after rebuilding the top end from a belt failure he drove it 2 years, before it began hard to start and then stopped. I got it 2 years after that. I had the IP rebuilt by Hans, and installed it. with a new belt. I cant seem to get the timing right, it cranks but wont start.
I was told turbo's need to be at 6 degrees BTDC, the book states TDC? does anyone know for certain?
I have checked that cylinder 1 lobes are up/valves closed. The flywheel is at TDC (by some miracle the pump is full of fuel and I do have fuel at the injectors. (when cracked)
The glow plugs have 9-10 volts at the plugs and the stop solenoid, with the key on.
But wont start, I have even tried starting fuel, without success.
I am getting ready to repeat the timming for the injection pump, I had done it previously but did not feel confident the pump was moving as it should? in addition the book nor video did not suggest loosening the belt? will this lift around the pulley if the belt is tight.
Any help would be appreciated, new to the site my other car is a TDI, guess I got spoiled!