TDI Timing Belt Replacement ALH Engine 2000 2001 2002 2003 Golf Jetta VW Volkswagen MK4 How To

This is my third timing belt job on an ALH engine. I hope I did not miss anything in the video, but in case I did here is a good "how to" on TDI Club.

http://pics2.tdiclub.com/pdf/a4timing...

Check everything twice and have fun.

Here is a video I made on how to advance the Injection timing in VCDS for better mileage (after you set the timing mechanically).

   • 1999.5-2003 Volkswagen TDI Timing adj...  

Torque specs
5mm allen bolts Valve Cover 7 ft-lb (don't overtighten!)
13mm (3) Vacuum Pump bolts to head 15 ft-lb
Camshaft sprocket bolt 33 ft lbs, (40 ft lbs might be better)
Upper timing belt roller bolt (small) 15 ft lbs
Lower timing belt roller nut (small) 16 ft lbs
Lower timing belt roller bolt (large): 30 ft lbs +1/4 turn
Timing belt tensioner nut: 15 ft lbs
3 injection pump sprocket bolts 18 ft lbs (Gray bolts are stretch bolts and should be replaced, Gold Bolts are not stretch bolts and can be reused)
4 harmonic balancer bolts: 18 ft lbs
3 water pump bolts: 11 ft lbs
16mm engine mount (Attaches to Block) 33 ft lbs
18mm frame mount to motor mount bolts 74 ft lbs
16mm motor mount (Attaches to frame) 30 ft lbs + 1/4 turn
Motor mount (Frame side) alignment bracket bolts 18 ft lbs