timing- does this look right ??

[dsmDolney]

So got my timing all done and it is way easier than i would of expected. But after i turned it over a bunch of times the auto tensioner went out of spec it seems. All timing marks line up perfectly and everything seems perfect except this unless it looks good to go it seems like it should stick put farther to me and from what pics ive looked at otherwise ill redo the tension on it.

[blackrosenova400]

Too tight. I would turn the engine over by hand 6 times then wait 10 minutes and recheck it. If it looks just like this then the idler needs to clock to the left a bit.

[cmspaz]

You need to set the tension on it manually with the pulley, then you pull the pin on the "tensioner". The name is misleading, the purpose of it is to maintain the tension on the belt, not to provide it. You should be able to spin the motor over, all the way back to TDC again, and then slip the pin back into the tensioner without issue. If so, tension is fine. If you can't, pull the tensioner off, retension, and try again.

[dsmDolney]

Yea ive been turning it over a bunch then waiting a couple times i did and it hasnt changed. So ill do what you say. I have to turn the pulley clockwise alittle correct.

[dsmDolney]

And cmspaz thats how it was before i turned it over i could put the pin in and out very smoothly and then i turn it over and it goes tighter like it is.

[TkrPerformance]

If you can put the pin back into it. It is right on.

[blackrosenova400]

The purpose of the tensioner is to maintain belt tension. In order to do so the tensioner must have enough travel both ways. The pin hole is the middle of travel. It should settle so that you can put the pin in. So you turn the engine over a few times like normal engine operation and it should center over a short period of time.

If it settles like it is in the picture it is wrong.

[dsmDolney]

So thats were i need to get it to then if i would just stay were it is before i turn it over it would be good ha but nothing comes easy and thanks guys just wanted to get some real opinions on what i need to do

[Tachyon]

I use a .153 drill bit and have it barely fit in position "A"

Here's the page from the FSM:

[blackrosenova400]

Paul whatsup buddy!

[dsmDolney]

Got it all figured out losened it up a little and can now slide the pin in and out smoothly

[gsxvince]

I told you it was too tight.
When we were doing the timing.

[dsmDolney]

Haha you were right buddy you shoulda lossened it when i wasnt looking lol

[Tachyon]

Originally Posted by blackrosenova400

Paul whatsup buddy!

Hey man! Lots of Audi bullshit at the moment, what's up with you? Looks like you got a Grand National??

[turbotalon1g]

GN :drool:

I've been wanting one for some reason the last few months