Where is top dead center on a diesel?
To find the Top Dead Center (TDC) on a diesel engine, virtually all diesels will have a mark on the front pulley and another mark cast into the front housing, just line the two up.
Are valves closed at top dead center?
The piston is at top dead center, intake and exhaust valves are both closed and the spark plug has just fired. The exhaust valve opens fully and starts to go closed. Before the piston reaches TDC, the intake valve starts to open and the exhaust valve is still partially open. Intake stroke.
When to change timing belt on VW Passat?
• 2004-2005 VW Passat change interval is 80,000 miles for 2.0L TDI (US) B5 chassis. In our own service facility, we’ve seen a few original timing belts last over 90,000 miles and others ready to break before 75,000 miles. In addition to mileage there are other factors that age the timing belt and related components.
How often should I change my timing belt?
However, choosing to exceed your timing belt service interval is risky and can lead to unknown repair costs that will far exceed typical timing belt replacement service cost. 1.9L TDI ALH – The most recent recommend timing belt replacement interval for VW 1.9L TDI ALH models is 100,000 miles.
How to install timing belt on 2000 golf?
So yesterday I recieved my timing tools in the mail from Metalnerd and I set to work on doing the timing belt in my 2000 Golf. I used all the tools as instructed and closely followed the Timing Belt Removal and Installation tutorials on this site (which were great by the way, love all the pictures!), but I did hit one small hiccup.
What kind of technician does timing belt repair?
Blauparts recommends that an Audi VW Factory Trained ASE Certified Technician perform timing belt repair. One who has been trained in specific timing belt procedures for your exact vehicle engine. This is for your safety and to prevent improper installation by untrained and unqualified installers and technicians, leading to possible engine damage.