Proper Way To Replace Timing Belt - Help!

[idoari 10]

Hi,

 

i'm replacing my timing belt and tentioner on my 205 GTI 1.6 and i like to know:

what is the proper order to put it together? the belt first? the tensioner first?

 

when i putting the tensioner first i have to fight the belt to put it back on the sprockets because it's under tension.

which sprocket i have to put it first ? what is the order?

 

when i'm putting the tensioner - what is the proper order/way to put it?

the back nut first? the two front nut and the spring first?

i DID manage to put it all together back the back "L BOLT" wasn't sitting properly and it's rubbing with the tentioner roller and stop it from moving.

 

 

please help!

Ido

[mrfirepro 127 1 Cars]

Ido,

 

You can lock the tensioner in the non tensioned position, makes it easy to fit the belt.

 

Hard to explain, I'll see if I can dig out a few photos to help.

 

 

If you rotate the bolt immediatley to the left of the tensioner, to engage on the end plate of the tensioner, you should be able to lock the tensioner in the disengaged position to make your life easier.

Edited March 15, 2015 by mrfirepro

[swervygerdy 0]

On the photo above could some kind soul highlight where the 10mm dowel locates through the bottom pulley to time the engine?

 

Is it the top most recess or the recess between the two protruding castings? That's clear as mud isn't it?

[swervygerdy 0]

never mind me, found another photo on the forum that explains it perfectly....

[Oberon 0]

a cheap spanner ' shortened ' for the awkward rear tensioner but is a neat help.

[Oberon 0]

a cheap spanner ' shortened ' for the awkward rear tensioner nut is a neat help.

Edited November 11, 2015 by Oberon

[lagonda 42]

Alternatively, the drive (square!) end of a 1/4" drive socket fits perfectly. Use an allen key in a matching 1/4" drive socket; perfect tool for the job.

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Or a socket for spark plugs- at least mine fits perfectly