I am looking at changing the cambelt on my 110 TDi soon. On reading an article in Car Mechanics (April 2006) it talks about using a 5.5mm drill to lock the injector pump, and the use of a "2 pin wrench" to adjust the pulleys. However no mention is made on how to lock the camshaft.....

I was going to buy a cambelt kit from GSF, along with a new water pump and new aux drive belt, but was hoping to find out what other tools would be a bonus to buy to make the job an easier experience....

Any suggestions / suppliers?

Cheers,

Matt

Engine code ASV is that makes any difference....

Technically the camshaft is locked by a plate that fits in the end where the vacuum pump goes. this means removing the cam cover. However Its not normally something I do tbh. I lock the diesel pump pulley in place and mark the crankshaft and camshaft pulleys with paint.

Pump timing should be checked with VAG COM afterwards though.

The camshaft is locked with the drill bit, the fuel pump is driven from the camshaft.

The crankshaft is locked with a special tool that slots over the sproket and a tab sits inside the block locking it into position.

There is also a 2 pronged tool for setting the correct tension, but a 5mm allen key will do the job.

I have all the tools, I'd gladly post them if you promise to return them!! :P

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EDIT again - I guess from what Ross is saying, you haven't got an adjustable cam sprocket like mine with 3 13mm bolts allowing the sprocket to turn independantly of the hub. In that case there is a locking bar/plate that should theoretically be used, but like Ross, I'd be using the old marker fluid myself!

The 110 isnt a PD Tom so its different.