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Octavia Mk1

Inspecting semi-automatic tensioning pulley
Inspecting semi-automatic tensioning pulley
   
Fitting position
l  The angle bracket -arrow- must engage in the recess at the cylinder head.
Test condition
l  Toothed belt fitted on and tensioned.
l  Engine temperature not above 30 °C.
Test sequence
–  Position engine on TDC cylinder 1.
  S13-0570
–  Load timing belt by firmly pressing down with thumb. The pointer -2- must move.
–  Relieve the pressure again on the timing belt and rotate crankshaft a further two revolutions in direction of rotation of engine and position again at TDC for cylinder 1.
   When doing this, it is important that the last 45° (1/8 turn) are rotated without any interruption.
–  The tensioning pulley must move back into its initial position (notch -1- and pointer -2- are again positioned opposite).
  Note
For the inspection use a mirror.
  S13-0107

Removing and installing sealing flange and pressure plate/drive plate > < Installing toothed belt, tensioning (setting timing)