What did I do

Asked by GuruYLG4P May 30, 2018 at 09:32 PM about the 1999 Volkswagen Golf 4 Dr New GLS Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Okay I have a 99 VW Golf mark 4 2.0
NON-TURBO my water pump failed so I
swapped it out alomg with the timming
belt and tensioner. I swapped the
whole assy and for some reason I keep
getting the slack in the belt going clock
wise from the water pump to the crank
and most tension is by the tensioner I
also swapped out the crankshaft
position sensor now she wont start.
Where did I go wrong and how do I
properly tension the belt

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Steve answered 5 years ago

Hi GuruYLG4P, here's a YouTube vid that shows a DIYer doing it right his first time. Follow his instructions, and you should have no problem. I also advise you to read the comments, as more helpful tips are there. Good luck! https://youtu.be/_8LPnqw2bEk

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