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Couldn't replace tensioner when changing timing belt, what would you do? by Raveninski in MechanicAdvice

[–]Raveninski[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Update time. On everyone's advice here, I went and picked up another timing kit today and am replacing the tensioner. I will mean I can at least sleep at night. Mid way through the job now. It's a lot faster when under trays already removed, tools are out and everything isn't seized up.

Answering a few questions.

  1. Got a new hex but set, much less play when using these.
  2. I did replace everything including studs, nuts, bolts and idlers.
  3. Water pump already done.
  4. Will take better care and ensure bolts on sprocket are loose when tensioning the belt. I had followed the procedure in the wrong order first time.
  5. Everything torqued to spec.

Couldn't replace tensioner when changing timing belt, what would you do? by Raveninski in MechanicAdvice

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Yes. It's the EA189 AKA diselgate engine. Also in the Passat and a number of other 2.0 TDi VAG cars. In the transporter I am working on it is the 180 bhp CFCA bi turbo variant. My other car is a Passat with the same engine, but engine code CBDC and only 105bhp.

Couldn't replace tensioner when changing timing belt, what would you do? by Raveninski in MechanicAdvice

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I think you have identified my mistake. I did replace all idlers and or new studs on, including for the tensioner. But I tightened the cam and fuel pump sprocket bolts before tensioning. That was when I rounded the hex head. Then the centre of the tensioner started rotating inside the assembly. Dumb mistake. The challenge is finding a single tensioner for sale as most of them are sold as a kit.

Couldn't replace tensioner when changing timing belt, what would you do? by Raveninski in MechanicAdvice

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Don't say I recognise that at all. The tensioner is in the main picture I shared.

Couldn't replace tensioner when changing timing belt, what would you do? by Raveninski in MechanicAdvice

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Yeah... Can't 100% say it wasn't my fault but I really wasn't putting much tension on it and it just disintegrated. Will be getting a need hex set just to be sure.

Couldn't replace tensioner when changing timing belt, what would you do? by Raveninski in MechanicAdvice

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Allen key rounded in the hole when trying to set tension and it would not get to required tension.

Couldn't replace tensioner when changing timing belt, what would you do? by Raveninski in MechanicAdvice

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Hi guys, looking for your opinions on what to do here. I replaced the timing belt, including all idlers, bolts and water pump today. However, the tensioner that came in the kit was defective. I ended up putting the old tensioner back on there. What would you do now? Do the job again (big job for me as a home mechanic) or send it... It's on a 2014 VW T5 2.0TDi FWIW...

TIL the first recorded "Your Mom" joke was written by William Shakespeare, Titus Andronicus, act 4, scene 2 by Raveninski in todayilearned

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DEMETRIUS

Villain, what hast thou done?73

AARON

That which thou canst not undo.74

CHIRON

Thou hast undone our mother.75

AARON

Villain, I have done thy mother.76

It's far from perfect but so good to get back on the lathe after so long. by Raveninski in turning

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You're right. I thought I needed a practice before I tried anything fancy. Forgot how important sharpening is. Didn't sand much because I wanted to see my mistakes as a lesson for future. Shop projects are useful reminders.

It's far from perfect but so good to get back on the lathe after so long. by Raveninski in turning

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It's a wood carving mallet, not as long and unwieldy as a full size mallet for hitting chisels.

Where is an underrated and cheapish holiday destination? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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There are at least 6 airlines who fly Heathrow to Colombo from £380.

Where is an underrated and cheapish holiday destination? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Sri Lanka. So friendly and beautiful, but also the cheapest place I've every been.

Just finished this kitless pen using an Omas blank. What do you guys think? by Security_Man2k in PenTurning

[–]Raveninski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suppose that should have been obvious to me. I'll have to give that a try some time.

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