Trying to replace timing belt on 1995 vw jetta. can get it to start but won't keep running. can't figure out how to put on the timing belt

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Most likely you have a bad connection somewhere. Trace the battery cables and clean/tighten all terminals or try jumping to a different lug. You might also try removing the starter and jumping directly to the starter to verify that it is good.

You must have left the truck tamper switch disconnected or damaged it.

You need to charge your battery up more. Either get a battery charger or leave the jumper cables hooked up for a longer period of time.
Your battery was probably completely dead. You might even need a new battery...they really don't like to be completely drained.

Most VW are interferance motors. That would mean the pistons could have hit some valves. I would stay away.
Also have you seen the motor? I may be off but I thought the VR6's had a chain. Even if, its still an interfernce motor.

crank mark is on flywheel (hole on top of bellhousing) distributer mark is on plastic cover under cap (points to engine) cam marks line up at top to plastic on valce cover

hi there did you check your carbs base plate,and did you check your idle jet on your carb ? if that dnt work check your timing an and booster pipe to your break booster let me no if you get it rite ok

try checking the throttle position sensor or the idle control valve both can keep it from running.

They are hosing you big time.Try speed sensor.

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