16V. Also, I believe that there is a special tool needed for the tensioner,
is this necessary? if so, any ideas on how much it will cost?
Eric -
A plain kitchen fork with the outer prongs bent 90 degrees works just
fine. The rest is pretty straightforward, except these pulleys can be a
total bitch to get off.
Make sure you double-check your timing marks. (Unlike on the 8V, the
intermediate shaft does not need timing.) A good trick I picked up
somewhere is to use some paint (or white-out fluid) to put marks on the
old timing belt and the two sprockets, then line up the two belts side
by side, and transfer the marks to the new belt.
Also, correct belt tension should be when you can twist it 45 degrees by
hand (it's 90 degrees with the 8V, IIRC). Except I've always gotten it
too tight at first, so I just put everything together without the top
cover, and start the car to check for the tensioner whining.
Cheers,
Oleg
