04 VW Jetta GLI timing belt

[Josh.0]

Alright I cannot get this thing back on.

does anyone have experience with this motor?

its the 1.8 turbo

[BlueCoupeRedVert]

A long time ago I had an 86 Escort GT with the 1.9. When I changed that timing belt I got it as far as I could, then bumped the starter. Went right on! Lol

[JimD]

What u having trouble with? tensioner?

[thedriver33]

....did you replace the hydro tensior or trying to re use it?

[4king]

Should be moderately loose if you put pressure on the tensioner. Might need some one to hold it briefly

[YALE]

Don't bump the starter, whatever you do! Holy fuck!

[Josh.0]

I have a new tensioner, I just cannot get the belt on with the tensioner on or off. there has to be a special way to do this

[stephen4785]

Did you leave the pin stuck in the tensioner or have you pulled it out?

[Josh.0]

the pin is in.

[JimD]

How u get the old belt off, remove tensioner?

[gonzoss]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2840728

maybe this will help you...

[Josh.0]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2840728

maybe this will help you...

yea thats what got me into this whole mess, It seems straight forward but there is clearly a certain way to do it... I have no clue

[Sleeper]

You sure you have the correct belt.

[stephen4785]

Run the belt around the cam gear and crank gear. Turn the crank gear clockwise so the belt is tight between the crank and cam. If that doesnt give you enough room try removing the smaller idler pulley below the tensioner and see if the belt will slide on. Then reinstall the idler. If not remove the tensioner and install the belt. The tensioner pulley should be able to move farther back with the tensioner out of the way. Try to reinstall the tensioner with the belt on. You might need to pry the tensioner pulley up so the tensioner fits back into place.

[Josh.0]

Alright I had better luck trying it this way, but still cant get it on..

arrrg