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Since I got a mk1 TT you've helped immensely. You don't miss anything in your videos, they're really practical and to the point. Thanks a lot and cheers from England.
Done!!! 4.5hrs for completion. I want to thank you guys for this great instructional video. For the most part all you need is basic tool. Before you start however make sure you have a 6mm and 8mm Allen wrench socket for the crank pulley and the tensioner pulley.
That was awesome. You and your crew made it look effortless. You guys didn't make me feel like it was over my head. Just like diy videos should be. Cool accent too.
This was and awesome video! I searched for 30mins for the perfect video to follow while performing this repair. These guys did a great job of laying out all the steps in perfect detail. Made this job very easy to follow.
Thanks a lot for the great video - I followed this video replacing my belt today - and it went very smooth and well - the video is very helpful and accurate - thanks! Best regards Jarl - only issue I had was the engine side engine bracket - that piece of metal is a pain to get back in
You should make a troubleshooting video, so if someone's car is out of time and happened to skip a tooth before doing the repair, they can put everything back in correct timing. :)
Great video and in my honest opinion its the best 1.8t t-belt video ... and i think ive watched all of them .made so easy to understand and follow.. keep up the good work .. cheers ..........
Thank you very much for this video! I am in the process of gathering as much knowledge from different sources on how to change a timing belt (and the water pump etc.) from my Audi TT. I found a great write up, but nothi9ng beats a simple yet visually effective video. Thank you!
Very good video! Finally one that explains all in detail leaving me with no questions and all of the know how to confidently complete the job! Thanks you guys! Saving me a lot of money.
I love your videos, it’s very nice explained & straight to the point and you show every aspect that needs to be touched. Everything that needs to be done for my GTi, thanks
I'm fixing to get into a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, 1.8 T. I'm down to the crank pulley and it not a 6mm allen head. It's a torx bit, and 6mms is definitely not the right size... Can anyone help me with this? Cause I tried to break it loose with the closest torx I had to fit it. I've not rounded out anything, but could someone tell me what size it's supposed to be? Thanks in advance,
What if, during your installation with the belt off, you move a sprocket by accident? eg. you are trying to put the belt on from the bottom, but it's so tight at the top that you accidentally move the crank sprocket left a bit. What then? Is it ok to just take the belt off and rotate the crank sprocket right until the markings at the crank align?
Fantastic tutorial!! I'm kinda stuck on removing the 4 Allen bolts on the crank pulley though 🥺😵 they are absolutely solid, I've tried everything I have to hand to remove but nada 😭🙏
Very very good video I enjoy it very good information when mine is due I'll give it ago I think I can do it more easy than you think the line up marks are they already mark on the wheels ?
Wish you showed video of actual belt being dressed over idler, water pump and crank. Thats the tricky part, dressing the belt while maintaining TDC marks on cam and crank. Otherwise great video, and you noted its a 4 crank engine so if belt on correctly then easily hand turn crank 4 times and if no resistance felt (valve hitting head) then your good. If resistance is felt, that means valve is touching piston dome.
after you put everything back you said you gotta turn it to make sure nothing is hitting anything you said to go two revolutions does that mean pass the mark you make ones and then stop the second time and leave it there?
Please tell me how you got the 2 biggest bolts to the motor mounts out, I have heated with a torch and used an impact and still have only got one bolt. The other will not budge for the life of me. Breaker bar and impact with torch will not work
What if your timing is off and that's why you're opening it up and replacing the belt? How do you determine the correct placement for the camshaft so it's timed properly with the crank?
I realize this was 5 months ago, but if you watch the video, and I've watched a lot, there a little stub on the bottom pulley that should point or line up with the bolt hole, if that makes any sense. Pause it at 16:23, and look at the bottom right of the gear, you'll see the little stub I'm talking about, that lines up with the bolt hole over to the right of it.
As long as your cam gear is at TDC at the top, and that is lined up on the bottom, you should be pretty set. Otherwise you'd need to put the cover back on, as well as the second cover, and make sure they're aligned together as well. Which they should be if these parts are lined up, it'll only really fit one way, then re mark your mark on the bottom.
Les lettres sur la courroie doivent en principe être lues à l'endroit. Et il vaut mieux prendre des repères sur la courroie à changer, et les reporter sur la courroie neuve, car parfois on se trompe de une dent en faisant tendre la courroie. Même distribution que sur le moteur AUQ des Audi TT 1.8. Bien nettoyer avant de monter la pompe à eau neuve. Amitiés de France.
Yes the bolts got round didnt juse machine there where like no chance to get them off clean wtf did vw service chance the belt 5 years ago but not the bolts. Im not sure did they even chance it.
All 1.8's, vw jetta, & beetle, should be non interference. The ones with turbo, 1.8, should still be non interference, whether turbo or non turbo. 1.8 liter.
Nice video and explanation, just one thing you put the timing belt the wrong way, the letters of the reference and brand marked on the belt should be facing you
hi there I have an Audi TT 1.8 brake power I just changed timing belt so I start a car he was running for about half an hour so I put the wrong cooler so I turned the car off put new cooler in dent try to start the car but would not start
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This is by far the best instructional video on the web for changing the 1.8t timing belt.
still is in 2020
Make that 2021
2024 and still the best
2025 still best and only lol
Since I got a mk1 TT you've helped immensely. You don't miss anything in your videos, they're really practical and to the point. Thanks a lot and cheers from England.
This is by far the best 1.8t Timing Belt Video... Watching in 2025 :) Thank you much
Guys, this tutorial is absolutely briliant. Thanks so much for doing this - it made changing the belt and water pump on my '02 SEAT Leon a breeze.
Right to it! Love these types of videos..without a lot of conjecture and filler conversation!
Thanks for your help!!!
Done!!! 4.5hrs for completion. I want to thank you guys for this great instructional video. For the most part all you need is basic tool. Before you start however make sure you have a 6mm and 8mm Allen wrench socket for the crank pulley and the tensioner pulley.
That was awesome. You and your crew made it look effortless. You guys didn't make me feel like it was over my head. Just like diy videos should be.
Cool accent too.
I recommend using the flywheel timing mark as well. It's right on top of the transmission side.
This was and awesome video! I searched for 30mins for the perfect video to follow while performing this repair. These guys did a great job of laying out all the steps in perfect detail. Made this job very easy to follow.
Thanks a lot for the great video - I followed this video replacing my belt today - and it went very smooth and well - the video is very helpful and accurate - thanks! Best regards Jarl - only issue I had was the engine side engine bracket - that piece of metal is a pain to get back in
Jarl Hansen how long did it take
I was on a 4 point lift and it took me 10 hours (did lots of cleaning to shields and the block also)
You should make a troubleshooting video, so if someone's car is out of time and happened to skip a tooth before doing the repair, they can put everything back in correct timing. :)
I am literally using this video to do a VW GLI 1.8T timing belt and and water pump.
Thank you for making this video
did you have trouble getting the engine mount bracket out because of the turbo coolant after run pump line
that came on that engine?
Best video online. Thank you folks
Great video and in my honest opinion its the best 1.8t t-belt video ... and i think ive watched all of them .made so easy to understand and follow.. keep up the good work .. cheers ..........
Wow... this timing belt is nuts! And I agree, these guys were amazing!
Good work fellas, took me a few hours on the Octavia Vrs but followed this and everything was good, cheers.
How many hours is a few? going to be changing mine next weekend
best video on jetta timing belt replacement. I wonder why they didn't use a timing chain? what is up with removing so much crapola. Shiezz.
Best video ive managed to find on the timing belt for a 1.8T. Thank you guys!! Mine is getting done tomorrow now with the same kit! :D
Thank you very much for this video! I am in the process of gathering as much knowledge from different sources on how to change a timing belt (and the water pump etc.) from my Audi TT. I found a great write up, but nothi9ng beats a simple yet visually effective video. Thank you!
Best video.. wrote down each step one by one. Now I can tackle this job. Thanks man
Very good video! Finally one that explains all in detail leaving me with no questions and all of the know how to confidently complete the job! Thanks you guys! Saving me a lot of money.
If the Timing belt breaks while the car is running does it mess up the head?
Very much so yes. It's an interference engine.
Yes. You’ll be out an engine
Great video. Good attention to detail without being boring or tedious. That's tough to do:)
Amazing video, very helpful and well explained!
Wow what a video, great clear instructions man. I feel 100% confident in moving forward now
That is a great help because I have to change my timing belt on my Audi TT thank you
amazing video guys, bravo! I was told I had to remove the front bumper. Thanks a lot! I get to do this in my spare time.
Extremely helpful. Very clear and easy to follow!!! Thanks!!!!!
definitely best tutorial for vag 1.8t
thanks for the best clear video. im gonna change my timming belt and acessories on audi TT :) thanks
I'm having so much h trouble installing the new hydraulic tensioner, please help!!
Respect to anyone who changes an interference engine timing belt.
I love your videos, it’s very nice explained & straight to the point and you show every aspect that needs to be touched. Everything that needs to be done for my GTi, thanks
Thanks so much. Best video for this procedure by far.
@20:25 You have to love the green non VW/Audi coolant in the engine falling out.
That's exactly what I thought. :D
Thanks to this video I saved myself $350 they were charging me for labor.
Awesome!! everything I needed to know! Going to do this job during the coming week.
Muchas gracias pude cambiar mi distribucion gracias a ustedes...saludos desde Argentina
Great video. Glad I didn't smell your FART at 16:12. LMFAO. Made my night while doing the timing belt on my 2003 Jetta 1.8t
Excellent Tutorial 👍
Really love you video! Very well filmed ! Cheers
You KNOW shit is getting real when the chains come off 🤣 Awesome video
I'm fixing to get into a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, 1.8 T. I'm down to the crank pulley and it not a 6mm allen head. It's a torx bit, and 6mms is definitely not the right size... Can anyone help me with this? Cause I tried to break it loose with the closest torx I had to fit it. I've not rounded out anything, but could someone tell me what size it's supposed to be?
Thanks in advance,
😀😊 thank you so much guys! Great instructional video!! 👌👌👌
Perfect Video! Thanks Guys
You guys are the bomb thanks for the detail videos
Great vid! You made it look as easy as it is!
Muy bueno saludos desde San Luis Argentina
What if, during your installation with the belt off, you move a sprocket by accident? eg. you are trying to put the belt on from the bottom, but it's so tight at the top that you accidentally move the crank sprocket left a bit. What then? Is it ok to just take the belt off and rotate the crank sprocket right until the markings at the crank align?
if you change position1 teeth that will be a problem. dont take risks, remove belt and align again to the marks before apply the new belt
Wow great video, lots of info and great video presentation!
great video guys
Fantastic tutorial!! I'm kinda stuck on removing the 4 Allen bolts on the crank pulley though 🥺😵 they are absolutely solid, I've tried everything I have to hand to remove but nada 😭🙏
Ah cancel that lol I managed to use my air compressor and air gun to rattle it out thank god haha
you can reset the tensioner with a c clamp or a vice if you have one that it will fit in
Good video, easy to follow. For jewelry men, you know your shit👍
Good job very professional
Very very good video I enjoy it very good information when mine is due I'll give it ago I think I can do it more easy than you think the line up marks are they already mark on the wheels ?
Awesome video!
Great informative vid, thanks
Wish you showed video of actual belt being dressed over idler, water pump and crank. Thats the tricky part, dressing the belt while maintaining TDC marks on cam and crank. Otherwise great video, and you noted its a 4 crank engine so if belt on correctly then easily hand turn crank 4 times and if no resistance felt (valve hitting head) then your good. If resistance is felt, that means valve is touching piston dome.
Great video thank you 1.8 turbo golf is the same
after you put everything back you said you gotta turn it to make sure nothing is hitting anything you said to go two revolutions does that mean pass the mark you make ones and then stop the second time and leave it there?
Please tell me how you got the 2 biggest bolts to the motor mounts out, I have heated with a torch and used an impact and still have only got one bolt. The other will not budge for the life of me. Breaker bar and impact with torch will not work
Thanks 🙏 for the video bro👍
Do you need to move the tensioner pulley or align it with anything? How do you know there is enough tension?
the hidraulic tensioner do that job. just align to the best tension possible
Great video!
Great guide, thank you.
I LOVE THIS
Thanks guys
Will this be the same for water pump 2005 cow Jetta gli
you said on the video you'd have the specs on the camshaft i believe id like to know more on this matter
Bad ass video!! Thank you!!
Yeah how do u get the engine bracket out and back in once everything in on and timed, ya Skipped the hardest part of the job.
Great job
That a clean engine, do you have a video on how you did that?
Hahaha
that looks easy it took me 2.50hr to pull everything out
I can't get the lower part of the engine mount out. Been messing with it for an hour.
Do you have an oil leak?
very helpful thank you
bonito video aprendi mucho gracias
Muchas gracias excelente video...
Nice review.. do you have the OEM parts number? thanks
Could yous do a clutch replacement video on the 1.8t
@world mechanics i have a question what if there is an error in the timing set up how do i re adjust it i have a 2003 jetta 1.8t thanks in advance
removing the belt and setting the cranckshaft and camshaft to the marks as shown
Awesome awesome video.
You have the wrong coolant in your engine!!!!
Good ol' green stuff is not good for VW/Audis
What if your timing is off and that's why you're opening it up and replacing the belt? How do you determine the correct placement for the camshaft so it's timed properly with the crank?
Easy. Take out #1 cylinder spark plug. Rotate crank and with a long extension, verify TDC ( #1 will be at highest point )
Good video but you didn't show how to put the mount back in ... The Bora i work on always gives me alot of trouble getting it back in
Lost my timimg on the bottom and didnt draw/paint any on
. What do I do?
I realize this was 5 months ago, but if you watch the video, and I've watched a lot, there a little stub on the bottom pulley that should point or line up with the bolt hole, if that makes any sense. Pause it at 16:23, and look at the bottom right of the gear, you'll see the little stub I'm talking about, that lines up with the bolt hole over to the right of it.
As long as your cam gear is at TDC at the top, and that is lined up on the bottom, you should be pretty set. Otherwise you'd need to put the cover back on, as well as the second cover, and make sure they're aligned together as well. Which they should be if these parts are lined up, it'll only really fit one way, then re mark your mark on the bottom.
If u got over when lining up at the top can u spin it for a second time to line correctly at the top
Les lettres sur la courroie doivent en principe être lues à l'endroit. Et il vaut mieux prendre des repères sur la courroie à changer, et les reporter sur la courroie neuve, car parfois on se trompe de une dent en faisant tendre la courroie.
Même distribution que sur le moteur AUQ des Audi TT 1.8.
Bien nettoyer avant de monter la pompe à eau neuve.
Amitiés de France.
Commencer, et finir par le tendeur.
si sos mexicano en español amigoooo!! jaja
Yes the bolts got round didnt juse machine there where like no chance to get them off clean wtf did vw service chance the belt 5 years ago but not the bolts. Im not sure did they even chance it.
All 1.8's, vw jetta, & beetle, should be non interference. The ones with turbo, 1.8, should still be non interference, whether turbo or non turbo. 1.8 liter.
Only up to 1998. After that they are interference engines. Stop spreading bullhockey.
Nice video and explanation, just one thing you put the timing belt the wrong way, the letters of the reference and brand marked on the belt should be facing you
Doesn't matter unless there is an arrow indicating a direction.
Thanks for the video, although I think I could do this I will pay my mechanic its just too much work
hi there I have an Audi TT 1.8 brake power I just changed timing belt so I start a car he was running for about half an hour so I put the wrong cooler so I turned the car off put new cooler in dent try to start the car but would not start
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whe i changed the of an audi 1.8 t 1997 wasgone the time i was what did i did wron thank you
i cant watch the video because of your accent 😩