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 Posted: 05-11-2008 09:50 pm
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D.Drake

 

Joined: 01-15-2006
Location: Keswick, Ontario Canada
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I have my 73 MkI  back on the road (almost) !
I have changed the timing belt sevearl times over the years ,but with out a guage it is by guess and by golly .
Someone on the list recommended that you  could estimate  the tension by twisting the belt 45 degrees  between the alternator pulley and intake cam .
I tried this and the belt is whining (too tight)
Anyone have a technique that they feel gives them a good result without using a Burroughs Gauge .