Hi,

 

I'm psyching myself up to do the timing belt on a 2000 Octy1 1.9TDi  - 150,000 miles - I've owned it 4 yrs. It's not PD.

First time on timing belt, although I do all my other mechanical jobs myself.

 

Is there a guide I can follow or can anyone advise what I need before I start.

 

So far from research I can see I need to lock the Camshaft and Fuel pump (do I need special tools for this or will a drill bit or bit of rod do?)

Do I need to remove the bumper etc? or the engine mount?

 

Should I renew the water pump at same time?

What do I need with regards Pulleys/tensioners?

 

Are there any other jobs I shoul consider doing at the same time while I'm in there?

 

The GSF kit is made by "a mixture of Ruville and Dayco" I can get is for £98 with their periodic 35%discount

or people have said a Gates kit is good.

Considering this one withor without Water pump http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=1780648

any other suggestions?

 

Thanks in advance

Tony

Yes the RH engine mount needs to come off.

 

The water pump isn't essential, but it's good preventative maintenance since it seems to have a life of about 1.5 cambelts and if you change it you need a new belt with it anyway.

 

Also, the injection needs retiming by computer afterwards; if you have VCDS that's DIY as well.

Thanks.

I have VCDS lite.

Will that be enough?

Will I need the special two pronged tool for turning the tensioner?

Is it the same as an angle grinder tool? or what is the spacing between the teeth and diam of the prongs

 

Also, is it always necessary to loosen the camshaft sprocket from the shaft or will it sometimes fit without needing to disturb that?

 

I found an audi A4 guide http://pics3.tdiclub.com/pdf/a4timingbelt.pdf  and it talks about needing an stubby 16mm socket for the tensioner on the alternator/PS/aircon belt

Is that necessary on the Octy?

 

Am I right thinking that the locking for the camshaft is behind the Vacuum pump? so that has to come off, or is there another way to lock the cam?

Is marking it enough?

 

lastly, is it possible to slip the belt around the back of the engine mount if I'm doing the water pump as well? or is that for another car? (can't remember where I read that...)

 

Thanks again

 

PS it's an AHF481000 engine if that makes a difference to anything

Edited 17 June, 201511 yr by snaler