how to change timing 1998 vw beetle diesel

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STEFFYB40
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getting ready to take off belt
Mar 23, 2012 at 11:09 PM
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RASMATAZ
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For what liter engine? 1.9L or 2.0L
Mar 24, 2012 at 5:22 AM
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KHLOW2008
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DO NOT take the belt off until you know what you are in for.

Special tools are required for this job.
Mar 24, 2012 at 5:49 AM
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EXOVCDS
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Same as in this PDF:
It's a tighter fit in the beetle!

http://pics.tdiclub.com/pdf/a4timingbelt.pdf

Thomas
Good info experts!
Mar 24, 2012 at 8:02 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Nice one Thomas.

Mar 24, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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