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Re: Tech: Timing Belt Replacement 16v



hmmmm. doesn't the flywheel only go on one way? there are little dowels that 
need to be lined up w/ the pressure plate for it to fit right, at least on 
my 16v. tough to screw that up, i would think.
-joe backyard dumbass


>
>I would like to point out that if you are going to be using the mark on the
>flywheel you should also check at the front of the crank pulley too to be
>sure that its mark is also lined up. I have seen many incidents where Joe
>Backyard dumbass put the flywheel on wrong and the timing marks are false.
>
>Chris DeLong
>ICQ#45030867
>Seattle, WA USA
>'80 16V 'Rocco ragtop
>'91 GLi 2.0 16V
>'77 Rabbit 16V
>'80 'Vert (parting out!)
>'61 17 Window type II
>'91 Vanagon
>'77 Rabbit (for sale Cheap!)
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>>From: Brian McGarvey <brianm@zbt62.eastnet.gatech.edu>
>>To: Brian Wagner <scirocco_88_16v@hotmail.com>
>>CC: "Scirocco-L@Scirocco.Org" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>>Subject: Re: Tech: Timing Belt Replacement 16v
>>Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2001 12:48:58 -0400 (EDT)
>>
>>
>>dont use the mark on the harmonic balancer use the one on the Flywheel for
>>lining it up You'll be a much happier camper
>>brian.
>>ask other ppl about the details mine is still screwed..
>>brian
>>
>>On Fri, 3 Aug 2001, Brian Wagner wrote:
>>
>> > I finished the timing blet relacement on the 87, it went smooth after I
>> > asked all the right questions. Thanks
>> >
>> > One more question:
>> > In the event that after you line the cam sprocket and the balancer up 
>>to
>> > their marks, what is the position of the pin on the crank sprocket 8
>>o'clock
>> > position roughly?
>> >
>> > That were mine was, when I bolted everything back up I turned the 
>>engine
>> > over two times like the bentley says and everything lined up again and
>>was
>> > tight.
>> >
>> > Put my mind at ease so when I get my downpipe installed and fire it up<
>>I
>> > won't have to worry about boogerin up the valves and pistons.
>> >
>> > TIA
>> >
>> > Brian
>> > 88 16v
>> > 87 16v
>> > 86 8v (sold)
>> >
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