21-04-2012, 01:59 PM
Right timing my 1.8 up after fitting my new head.
When I removed the old belt, I locked both cams however the crankshaft pulley wouldn't lock. It was a tiny bit out!
As you can see from the photo, at about the 11 position, there is a grove in the block with a hole in the back same size as the locking hole on the crank pulley. Is this where it should be timed to or should it be locked off somewhere else? I know the gti has a locking hole on the block behind the starter motor but the 1.8 doesn't!
As said, the pulley was literally 1 or 2mm out (could explain my emissions problems I've had since owning it I suppose!)
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When I removed the old belt, I locked both cams however the crankshaft pulley wouldn't lock. It was a tiny bit out!
As you can see from the photo, at about the 11 position, there is a grove in the block with a hole in the back same size as the locking hole on the crank pulley. Is this where it should be timed to or should it be locked off somewhere else? I know the gti has a locking hole on the block behind the starter motor but the 1.8 doesn't!
As said, the pulley was literally 1 or 2mm out (could explain my emissions problems I've had since owning it I suppose!)
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1999 China Blue 306 GTi6 - Eaton Supercharged - 214.5bhp 181lbft
1999 China Blue 306 GTi6 - Eaton Supercharged - 214.5bhp 181lbft