Timing belt replacement

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Ivan141 Wrote:1. Why do you need a new spanner? I think you mean belt tensioner, like you call it durther in your post. A spanner is a tool I think.

Oops, sorry bit of a loose translation from dutch. I mean the belt tensioner in each situation

Ivan141 Wrote:2. You can also check for TDC on compression by looking at the indentation in the camshaft directly under the oil filler cap. Though the other methods are correct, I would still add this one to be complete.

Hmm I didn't know that one. Have to see where it is so I know what I am talking about, then I will add it to the writeup

Ivan141 Wrote:3. Add a comment about installing the timing belt in the correct direction, it should be indicated on the belt itself, errr...I only forgot which direction that would be when looking at the engine from the front...I believe it was clockwise, but better check up on that before adding to you how-to.

Hmmm, I thought that was only important when you remove your timing belt and reinstall the same one (for instance after changing a camshaft). Most manuals I've read only mention putting the arrow on the belt yourself before you remove it. As far as I can remember there was no arrow on my timing belt. I will go check later on for I may have installed it the wrong way then.