At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
Got to have the special tools (or equivalent) to hold down the pulley bolts if it's a VR6. A 2.0l you'll need a timing belt tensioner tool besides the pulley counter holder. And better buy a Bentley official VW repair manual. Buying a Chillton, Hayes or Clymers will make your repair more difficult to understand.
If you've not done this before, I highly recommend purchasing an after-market DIY service manual which will guide you in such service.
Improperly installed timing belts can destroy your engine when the key is turned the first time after replacement.
This can happen in any 'interference' type engine and can cause the pistons to hit the valves if they are in the wrong position.
I prefer Haynes manuals and the one for your car can be seen here:
1991 VW Manual
Check your alternator and the voltage regulator first. A gas station could do this simple test. Usually it would be a bad regulator which cheaper the petrol (gasoline in the USA).
×