Yep I changed the crank seal on mine. Only change the sprockets if there's visible pitting, but it only normally affects the intermediate sprocket. It was upgraded on the MK5 engine anyway. Yep, hold the grey area still and turn the silver bit anti-clockwise fully. This puts the variators in their full retard position. If you were to time the engine up with the cams full advanced, well, it would cause the ECU all kinds of headaches and it would run like a sack of preverbial. It's critical! Yep, the official timing tool is the best way to do it. I have 2 up for grabs if anyone wants one?
I have done it..... I think It was timed like the above pic: Three brass links matched to the mark on the intermediate shaft 16 rollers at the top TDC marking on the drivers side bottom pulley VVT pulleys to off (marked so I know the didn't move) Turned the engine by hand and I have no interference (good so far) but now the 16 roller and the and 3 brass links and intermediate pulley mark never return to the same place at the same time? I know the chain didn't skip I spun the engine round loads of time............ I just cant get it back to that original point whilst matching the tdc mark on the driver side pulley I am baffled and have a tired arm from going round and round.......
I had that too, Checked everything 10 times and it all matched up, But like you say the chain would not go back to the markings when i put it on! It all works out though thankfully, Mine runs like a dream! Edit, Just make sure that on every (2 or 4, cant remember) rotations that all the marks align back up. TDC on the crank pully where the belt sits and there is also a mark on the other side of the shaft on the cog
Thank god I thought I was going mad!! I will double check like you have suggested and will get some pics up Cheers
Yep, every 4 turns the intermediate sprocket mark should point north and TDC on cyl 1. The brass links will only line up once. They're only there to help with the initial timing as so many dealers c0cked it up when the chain recalls were done on the MK4s. They wouldn't bother to spin it round 4 times and recheck. Just something quick and easy to throw on. As said, if it's timed that way it will be perfect
Looks like your having fun there bruv. Hurry up and get it sorted so we can do 'the chase - round 2' lol. Gurds
Just came across this thread after doing a search on good old google as I'm going to be attempting to change the chains on my engine before I put it back in. Any chance you still have one of these timing tools? I assume you mean the T10068a tool? Also, where is the best place to mount the engine stand too? Can see 2 points in your photo you posted, just wonder where the other 2 are fixed? What size bolts are needed?
Mount it using the four largest gearbox bolts in their respective holes (with washers stacked to simulate gearbox casing thickness as necessary).
Hi, yes I have 2 x T10068a. Tenner each posted. PM me your details. Cheers. I can't remember the bolt sizes. M12 rings a bell. I think I just got a length of M12 threaded bar from B&Q and just cut some lengths as they need to be pretty long.
