Because they’re changing the cam seals in this video. Which is why they’re removing the cams. You do still need to the lock the cams at the rear as it tells you to do
@@TheMechanicsCar-ek1vm It’s a 1.4TSI, the cams are not adjustable mate. Removing those front covers is only to replace the seals, you cannot move them gears once they’re locked at the rear of the motor
I took mine to my local dealer to replace (Milton Keynes UK) for timing belt and new water pump. After I got home, I checked my pump-- new! I noticed the dust wasn't disturbed on the timing belt cover-- I removed it and saw my old belt staring back at me! The replacement belt and labor was also on my receipt! Thieves!
It has to do with applying correct torque to the bolts of the housing. Saw another video about it. Also have to maintain certain torque on a recessed fitting when tightening bolts in a certain sequence.
I have a question for you. I have an 1.0tsi engine, but the timing belt is on the same system. My question is why you have to loosen the exhaust and intake sprockets, even if you hace the crankshaft and the camshafts blocked in corect position. I saw this in all the tutorials, but nobody tells why. I need to know this because I want to change myself the timing belt. Thanx.
If it is not on the belt side, it will most likely be located between the engine and the gearbox, most of 1.4 TSI motors are like that. In order to replace it, the gearbox must come out, maybe the newer ones don't require that anymore, it could be replaced from the outside, I am not sure though. :/
If anyone else finds this and has the same question: You can either remove the number 1 spark plug, drop a valve grinding stick or long screwdriver down the hole and turn the engine it over by hand until your implement of choice is at its highest, go back and forth watching carefully for it to rise and fall. At it's peak, you will be very close to TDC. Alternatively, practically every VW has a mark on the flywheel visible through a pull-out bung covering an inspection hole in the bellhousing of the gearbox.
Do any of you know the camshaft timing marks? My belt skipped while trying to break the crankshaft bolt, leaving my motor out of time. I’m stuck right now!
Tyler Burns you’ll have to buy the VAG timing tool for this specific engine. It just attaches on the water pump side of the cams and locks them into place while you put the belt on.
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Excellent video and instructions, thanks very much for taking the time to record all this and upload.
I believe the music was specially composed for this video.
Is there any good reason why the cam sprockets has to be loosen? They are locked on the gearbox/transmission side anyway?
Because they’re changing the cam seals in this video. Which is why they’re removing the cams. You do still need to the lock the cams at the rear as it tells you to do
@@TheMechanicsCar-ek1vm It’s a 1.4TSI, the cams are not adjustable mate. Removing those front covers is only to replace the seals, you cannot move them gears once they’re locked at the rear of the motor
I took mine to my local dealer to replace (Milton Keynes UK) for timing belt and new water pump. After I got home, I checked my pump-- new! I noticed the dust wasn't disturbed on the timing belt cover-- I removed it and saw my old belt staring back at me! The replacement belt and labor was also on my receipt! Thieves!
I think I’ll leave it to the profession,that’s a lot of work
not really, it is easy job to do
800 dollars labor plus tax, probably. Buy a Honda or Toyota.
I have a question. Why the engine must be timed (1st cylinder TDC) before fitting the water pump?
Did you ever find out, would be interested to know.
It has to do with applying correct torque to the bolts of the housing. Saw another video about it. Also have to maintain certain torque on a recessed fitting when tightening bolts in a certain sequence.
What is the interval for changing variable valve timing units
My belt skipped while trying to break the crank bolt loose. Does anyone have a better picture of TDC for the camshafts?
instead of commentating stupid music.. great.
I have a question for you. I have an 1.0tsi engine, but the timing belt is on the same system. My question is why you have to loosen the exhaust and intake sprockets, even if you hace the crankshaft and the camshafts blocked in corect position. I saw this in all the tutorials, but nobody tells why. I need to know this because I want to change myself the timing belt. Thanx.
You do it so you can tension the belt correctly. Its a must otherwise your timing will be wrong
The reason is the exhaust and intake camshaft sprockets are not a perfectly ROUND shape
excellent!!!!
Does anyone know where the crankshaft position sensor is on this particular engine?
If it is not on the belt side, it will most likely be located between the engine and the gearbox, most of 1.4 TSI motors are like that. In order to replace it, the gearbox must come out, maybe the newer ones don't require that anymore, it could be replaced from the outside, I am not sure though. :/
Hello, many thanks for this video.
Please, what is the screws' torque of the plastic housing on the water pump's aluminum body?
Dat music tho
How do you know how to align the cams and the crack pulleys to TDC?
If anyone else finds this and has the same question: You can either remove the number 1 spark plug, drop a valve grinding stick or long screwdriver down the hole and turn the engine it over by hand until your implement of choice is at its highest, go back and forth watching carefully for it to rise and fall. At it's peak, you will be very close to TDC. Alternatively, practically every VW has a mark on the flywheel visible through a pull-out bung covering an inspection hole in the bellhousing of the gearbox.
The locking bolt that he screwed on the engine block locks the crankshaft when turned clockwise and therefore sets the engine at TDC
@@jimmygichuhi4942 exactly, there is no need to search TDC manually
Do any of you know the camshaft timing marks? My belt skipped while trying to break the crankshaft bolt, leaving my motor out of time. I’m stuck right now!
Tyler Burns you’ll have to buy the VAG timing tool for this specific engine. It just attaches on the water pump side of the cams and locks them into place while you put the belt on.
I thought this engine, the timing belt is good for the life of the engine?
Casey Hall I wouldn't trust it VW recommend 60,000 miles or 5 years whichever is sooner.
Done a few belts on these all about 80k km and 8 years old the original belt were starting to crack so they arent lifetime belts as claimed!!
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