RE: mechanics

[Chris Coracini <Coracin@usdl.com>]

the hardest part about the timing belt is getting that (*#$& crankshaft
harmonic balancer pulley thing off!!  if you get that off, the rest
isn't that hard.  timing is pretty easy too (on the 16V's at least, you
only have to time the camshaft with the crankshaft, the intermediate
shaft timing is irrelevant.)  the 8V's require you to time all three
shafts, that may be frustrating, but with a little patience shouldn't be
too hard either...

chris
86 16V scirocco

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>From: 	John Van Vuren[SMTP:veedublu@wirural.net]
>Sent: 	Thursday, December 03, 1998 11:08 AM
>To: 	scirocco-L@scirocco.org; Neal Tovsen
>Subject: 	Re: mechanics
>
>Just as an FYI, new V belts will usually stretch somewhat..   I don't
>know about missing bolts on the tensioners, but it's not uncommon to
>have to re-tighten a new belt a week later...
>
>John
>
>'87 16v Scirocco
>and lots of other stuff
>website - http://www.prod.net/jvanvuren/vw.htm
>
>
>
>Neal Tovsen wrote:
>> 
>> I try to do as much work as I can. Unfortunately, I still have a limited
>>set
>> of tools and knowledge, so I can't do everything. I don't trust anyone
>>else,
>> either, and I keep getting more reasons to justify it. My last trip to the
>> garage was for a timing belt (I read all the horror stories on the list).
>> Since it was all coming off anyway, I had them change the other v-belts,
>> too. THREE TRIPS LATER I finally just tightened them all down myself. They
>> kept missing bolts on the tensioners, and the belts were always loose. I
>> never did look at the timing belt...*shudder*...
>> 
>> Too bad, 'cause the owner of the shop is a really cool guy and he tried
>>hard
>> to keep my business, but whatever mechanic he had wrenching my car was a
>> complete idiot. I probably won't go back.
>> 
>> Neal
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Majordomo [mailto:majord@neubayern.net]On Behalf Of A. Bjorkheim
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 1998 11:41 PM
>> To: scirocco-l@privatei.com
>> Subject: mechanics
>> 
>>   Just curious, how many of you do your own work on your Rocs?  I dont
>> know about the rest of you, but I am paranoid of giving my car to anyone
>> to work on it.  Please tell me I am not alone, heheh  =)  Plus, when I
>> do the work I know that nuts and bolts werent left out.  Sorry for the
>> off topic post, I just started wondering why people with cars they deeply
>> care about are quick to let other people work on them.
>> 
>>  Andre'
>>  Neon Green 79
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