Cambelt Change

[Guest T120]

Has anyone changed a cambelt on a 1.9Tdi and is it difficult?

Haynes says you need two special tools one two lock the camshaft and one to lock the fuel pump.

Do you know where can I get them please?

[Guest Boggler]

I got the tools from a local motor factors, they're quite easily obtained with the VW Engine being so prolific. If I remember correctly they cost about

[Masked Marauder]

I have this kit and it says in the list that it is suitable for Volkswagon 1.9 diesels, although I can not verify it.

 

I have only used it on a 1.5 litre diesel.

[Guest T120]

Boggler & Marauder

 

Thanks for the info will check out local factors tommorow with a view to getting a set of tools. :P

 

Which brings me to the question you have the tools so did you change the belt and how difficult was it. :P ?

 

Oh by the way thanks for the offer of the loan but East Berks is a fair drag from Cheshire.

[Guest Boggler]

I didn't change it myself, but I know a man who can :P I did observe, it took a few hours but was mainly a stripdown/ rebuild job, nothing too complicated. The only thing is the gap between the end of the crankshaft and the inner wing doesn't allow to much movement on a spanner, especially if you've got Air Con.