Re: 16v timing belt q

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Sat, 5 Feb 2000 07:00:59 -0800 (PST) Pei-Chung Ting
<chungsteroonie@yahoo.com> writes:
> Hello,
> 
> Was wondering if you can tension the 16v timing belt
> without using the special tool.  CAn you use some bent
> nose pliers?
> 
> -'Chung
Sure, if you can get them in there, whatever it takes, bent needle-nose,
bent circlip pliers, a bent fork, bar stock with 2 holes and 2 small
bolts bolted to it, so that the tips fit into the tensioner pulley.
I finally bought the tool, but when I did my '88 Scirocco, I used a GM
brake pin tool and my Visegrip tool on that and I was able to get enough
tension on it for the proper 45 degree tension.

Peter
'79 Scirocco 16V project car
'80 Scirocco
'88 Scirocco 16V
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