How difficult is it to change timing belt on a tdi deisel 1.8 liter

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How difficult is it to change timing belt on a tdi deisel 1.8 liter I used to be a mechanic back in the carbeurator & distributor days but never before on a deisel
Mar 23, 2012 at 11:12 PM
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1.9L ALH TDi how-to:

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

Fairly easy with the right tools.

Thomas
Mar 24, 2012 at 12:23 AM
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not to bad to do i will attch the timing marks
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Mar 24, 2012 at 12:26 AM
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It's a TDi... that's not gonna help.

I already posted a link to the complete job.

Thomas
Mar 24, 2012 at 1:06 AM
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no problem
Apr 4, 2012 at 12:31 AM
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No problem for what? For posting 1.8T pictures?
Apr 4, 2012 at 3:33 AM
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Sorry for the mistake. I missed the tdi. Part
Apr 4, 2012 at 6:31 AM
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The special tools alone for this job will run over $300 so if you don't already have them, it wouldn't be worth purchasing them for one job.
Apr 4, 2012 at 10:21 AM