What happens if you drive a golf without a timing belt?
Without the timing belt fitted you are rotating the top half of the engine without the bottom moving. You nede to be very careful when doing this and as mentinoed earlier, the Golf is an interference engine which means you can hit the pistons.
How do I set the timing on my engine?
First there are two types of timing to set 1. Cam timing 2. Ignition timing As the top of your engine rotates (the camshaft, valves etc), the bottom half of the engine is also turning (rods, pistons, crank etc). The two sections rotate at a ratio of 1:2 which means the top of the engine rotates once for every two revolutions of the bottom end.
How do you remove the timing belt cover on a car?
Remove the bolts or screws holding the timing cover in place. Remove this cover off the engine. Some engines have a two-piece timing cover. Remove any components or accessory drive belts that interfere with removing the timing belt cover.
How do you fix a timing belt that won't shift?
Replace with a new belt and reassemble. Torque the timing belt to the proper specifications, paying special attention to "torquing" specs on the engine manual, particularly the crankshaft pulley mounting bolt which usually has a very high torque spec.
How do you set engine timing without timing marks?
2:289:13How to set 16 valve timing without timing marks. (Fire 1, Rock 4)YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPerson will move down as it moves down the cam will turn opening your valves on the exhaust upMorePerson will move down as it moves down the cam will turn opening your valves on the exhaust up stroke cycle.
How do you set the timing on a VW Golf?
0:443:57GOLF MK1: TIMING MARKS, AND SETTING TIMING #golfmk1 #vwgolf ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOkay now the first timing mode that i want to show you is on your cam pulley or your camshaftMoreOkay now the first timing mode that i want to show you is on your cam pulley or your camshaft sprocket there is a timing mark on here there is an indent on the inside of the cam pulley.
How do you align timing marks on cam and crankshaft?
0:011:32Timing Marks Alignment (CAM and CRK Synch) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTo verify correct valve timing on vehicles with a distributor and chain driven camshaft rotate theMoreTo verify correct valve timing on vehicles with a distributor and chain driven camshaft rotate the engine until the ignition timing marks are aligned at TDC remove the distributor cap.
How do you set the distributor timing on a golf one?
4:006:30setting ignition timing VW Golf mk1 Citi Golf - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOkay I'll switch the call off and what we're going to do is we're going to loosen. That the numberMoreOkay I'll switch the call off and what we're going to do is we're going to loosen. That the number 13 bolt that holds the distributor. Into place so that we can set the timing. I'll switch off the
How do you set ignition timing?
0:389:01How to set your ignition timing - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe spark plug fires. That distance before top dead center is what is known as ignition titleMoreThe spark plug fires. That distance before top dead center is what is known as ignition title ignition timing is typically read from a mark that's on the harmonic balancer on the front of the engine.
How do you time an engine?
0:362:32How to time an engine - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe great thing about setting your timing is the fact that you only need two tools to do it an endMoreThe great thing about setting your timing is the fact that you only need two tools to do it an end wrench and a timing. Light. The strobe light allows us to see the timing pointer.
How can you tell if a cylinder is at TDC?
You want the top of the compression stroke, so if you can put your finger (or thumb) on the spark plug hole of cylinder #1, you can run your piston up to top dead center. If you feel the air being pushed out, you are on the top of the compression stroke.
How do you align timing belt marks?
1:1511:33MAGIC Timing Belt Trick THEY DON'T TEACH IN SCHOOL! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipHead which is in line with the cylinder head seam. Right here. So both cylinder heads uh the mark isMoreHead which is in line with the cylinder head seam. Right here. So both cylinder heads uh the mark is at the very top a mark once again on the belt just for reference.
How do you fix a misaligned timing belt?
1:392:53TIMING BELT & PULLEYS PT. 3: ALIGNMENT CONCERNS - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou will need to alternate between measurements. And adjustments. Once you've identified and fixedMoreYou will need to alternate between measurements. And adjustments. Once you've identified and fixed any misalignment between the first two pulleys in your system you can repeat the process.
How do you adjust the timing on a distributor?
5:087:03How To Set Timing Ignition Timing With A Distributor - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe first need to loosen the distributor hold down clamp with a wrench. You want to loosen it justMoreWe first need to loosen the distributor hold down clamp with a wrench. You want to loosen it just enough so that you can turn it by hand you don't want it so loose that it moves on its own rotating.
How do you set the timing on a VW MP9?
Re: MP9 timing Make sure the motor is at operating temp, connect the diagnostic cable, open VAG-COM, select Engine, select Fault Codes and clear any codes that are there, go to Basic Settings and then go to group 01. The revs should climb to +- 1500rpm.
When should the timing belt be changed on a 1.4 golf?
We recommend changing your cambelt once every four years for cars registered before September 2009, and every five years for cars registered after. If you reach the recommended mileage limit before 4 or 5 years, you may need to change the cambelt sooner.
How do you adjust the timing on a distributor?
5:087:03How To Set Timing Ignition Timing With A Distributor - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe first need to loosen the distributor hold down clamp with a wrench. You want to loosen it justMoreWe first need to loosen the distributor hold down clamp with a wrench. You want to loosen it just enough so that you can turn it by hand you don't want it so loose that it moves on its own rotating.
How do you set the timing on a VW MP9?
Re: MP9 timing Make sure the motor is at operating temp, connect the diagnostic cable, open VAG-COM, select Engine, select Fault Codes and clear any codes that are there, go to Basic Settings and then go to group 01. The revs should climb to +- 1500rpm.
How do you change a timing belt on a mk1 Golf?
4:2011:55GOLF Mk1.CAMBELT CHANGE: SET TIMING, REMOVING ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can then proceed to remove the fan belt from the water pump. And all that is required here isMoreYou can then proceed to remove the fan belt from the water pump. And all that is required here is just to loosen this with a 13 millimeter spanner and it will undo will release the tension.
When should the timing belt be changed on a 1.4 golf?
We recommend changing your cambelt once every four years for cars registered before September 2009, and every five years for cars registered after. If you reach the recommended mileage limit before 4 or 5 years, you may need to change the cambelt sooner.
There are several jobs on your car that you need to set the engine at Top Dead Center or TDC
This article will show you how to set TDC for the head by using the crank and timing belt. The crank and head are connected by the timing belt. If you are replacing the timing belt you will be removing the timing belt cover as well as the motor mount to set both the crank and head at TDC separately.
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Figure 1 If you do not have an after market air induction system you will need to remove the engine cover. Please see our article on engine cover removal for additional assistance.
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Hopefully this is a definitive guide to setting up your timing from scratch on your Golf. First there are two types of timing to set
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Step 1 - We are going to begin with the cam timing so you would only need to go through this stage if you've got reason to doubt the car is set up correctly (if not, simply skip to ignition timing way down at step 67).
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Step 4 - Remove any wiring to the alternator (this could be just a connector or some bolted on wires depending on the model) then remove the alternator from the car.
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Step 8 - If you look down towards the crank pulley you should see a timing mark on the lower case. Mine had been 'enhanced' by someone previously but there's an arrow just beneath the scratches you can see in the picture.
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Step 9 - Fit a socket onto the crankshaft pulley bolt (21mm IIRC) as shown in the first picture, then rotate the pulley until the line on the pulley matches the arrow from step 8 as shown in picture 2. The line can be seen running across the pulley either side of where the belt sits as shown in the third picture
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Step 13 - Note the mark in the distributor body which is shown at the 12 o' clock position here. the rotor arm should point at this line when the engine is at TDC with cylinder #1 on the compression stroke. You'll notice that mine was nowhere near, the rotor arm was about 45 degrees out
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Step 16 - The distributor should now completely slide out from the engine.
Volkswagen recommends changing your timing belt every 100,000 miles
The timing belt connects the engines crankshaft with the camshaft. While there are very specific procedures you need to perform to eliminate the possibility of damaging the engine it is still a DIY project if you take your time and pay attention to the details.
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Figure 1 While it is possible to replace the timing belt without removing all the lines (red arrows) on the top of the engine I did so I could getPictures. I would recommend removing the lines to give you more room to work and a chance to see what you are doing.
Tips
A novice should buy, at considerable expense, the manufacturer's shop manual for the specific model vehicle and engine which is to have the belt changed. These manuals are written for professional mechanics, assume some degree of mechanical expertise, are very detailed in that they state belt tensioner values, bolt torques, fastener locations, etc.
About This Article
This article was co-authored by Jay Safford. Jay Safford is an Automotive Consultant and Project Manager. He is Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), NAFA Fleet Management Association, Ford, and L1 Certified.