Timing belt and torque settings T6 CXFA

[Thomas Knight]

Good Morning

The time has come for my first timing belt change on my T6 Cali Beach. I have read countless articles and forum responses, and watched many YouTube videos in preparation to do this myself.

However, I am still not clear on the torque settings for all the bolts and nuts. Does anyone have these please, preferably with a diagram?

Tom

 

[Loz]

Hi Tom
If you were a VIP member you have access to many workshop guides that include all this information..

 

[Thomas Knight]

Thank you Loz. I have just become one!

 

[Thomas Knight]

I might be missing it but what about the 2 studs that hold the tensioning pulley and idler roller on please?

 

[Loz]

I might be missing it but what about the 2 studs that hold the tensioning pulley and idler roller on please?

What number?

 

[Thomas Knight]

3 and 5? The studs are not shown in the diagram.

 

[Loz]

These?

 

[Thomas Knight]

Close! But the Nut bolts onto studs that are screwed into the engine block. Maybe VW suggests not replacing them as they are not mentioned??

 

[Loz]

Close! But the Nut bolts onto studs that are screwed into the engine block. Maybe VW suggests not replacing them as they are not mentioned??

no, you don't need to.

 

[stu3467]

What make of belt and pump are people using and who is the best supplier ? Plus which camlock tools are needed .My search techniques can't be up to much as I haven't been able to find a single post on changing the cam belt ,just lots of posts on when to change !!

 

[Niknak]

Just two pins and crank locking tool, don’t neglect slackening the cam and pump bolts to correctly tension on the belt, they are an easy belt to do

 

[Niknak]

If you’ve got a TPS near you get the genuine parts they are just as cheap that way

 

[stu3467]

If you’ve got a TPS near you get the genuine parts they are just as cheap that way

@Niknak Aren't TPS trade only ?

 

[Niknak]

Yes they are supposed to be but try approaching them I’ve walked into other branches and not been asked for any proof

 

[stu3467]

Worth a try I suppose

 

[Niknak]

I’m not a pattern part fan, I make it quite clear if someone wants me to do work for them if they want pattern parts they get them and I don’t want to know if they a problem after

 

[stu3467]

I agree totally Is there anywhere else to buy genuine parts if the local TPS prove difficult

 

[Niknak]

Only over the counter at vw but will be a bit extra, nothing wrong with a little white lie at TPS counter, walk in looking a bit simple good chance they’ll think you work at kwik fit and you’ll get served

 

[stu3467]

Built lots of ford engines for track days not a problem getting quality parts VW seems a bit trickier to find, a lot of places advertising 5 or 6 different brands of belt Gates ,Bosch etc but nothing that says VW .are they branded as VW or are they manufactured by someone else

 

[Niknak]

No doubt they are made for vw, don’t forget using vw parts you get parts warranty