Timing Belt Tension
Discussion
Does anyone know the correct lbs of tension for the S4 timing belt. I check my tension and it read 110 lbs at TDC. When I rotate it 90 deg it reads 100 lbs. I am not sure which I should go by and in addition, what is the correct value using the kricket gauge. I got 100 lbs because this was the value I had when I originally replaced the belt and having taken a measurment before proceeding.
Also, I am having the hardest time trying out how to correctly tension the alternator. I pry between the mount and alternator but this does not seem to give me enough tension.
A word of advice! When you change your timing belt, make sure you replace your water pump at the same time. I got mine at JAE. I had to do it all over because my pump started leaking right at the SEMA show while it was on display. The remedy, I shoved a rag to collect all the coolant leaking before it hit the earth. Heh Heh. I ordered my pump and installed it in about 4 hours total. All is well and now I have peace of mind.
Dindo/ 95 S4
Also, I am having the hardest time trying out how to correctly tension the alternator. I pry between the mount and alternator but this does not seem to give me enough tension.
A word of advice! When you change your timing belt, make sure you replace your water pump at the same time. I got mine at JAE. I had to do it all over because my pump started leaking right at the SEMA show while it was on display. The remedy, I shoved a rag to collect all the coolant leaking before it hit the earth. Heh Heh. I ordered my pump and installed it in about 4 hours total. All is well and now I have peace of mind.
Dindo/ 95 S4
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