2G Timing belt off by one tooth?

[obx tsi]

I have found that my timing belt appears to be off by one tooth. Not sure how this happened but I plan on fixing it. I would just like some advice on what all to change when I do this and what are some good parts to use. Should I go all oem or mix with aftermarket. I am also wondering would it be a good idea to replace the head gasket while I have everything apart? This is a daily driver and I hate to have it down for very long but will do what I have to to make sure it stays in good running condition. Suggestions please. If their is a recent thread about this then please just post and I will read it. Thanks.

 

[obx tsi]

I have purchased the parts from extreme psi. Already have a like new water pump to go in and just have to hope for the best.

 

[dusty-gst]

if you dont get it timed right the 1st time, youll tear it apart ALOT faster the 2nd time haha

 

[obx tsi]

Thanks for the vote of confidence, I hope to get it right the first time.

 

[obx tsi]

I have taken every thing apart and have found that the timing belt had been rubbing the wires on the crank sensor. What kind of problems could this be causing?

 

[quiksilver20004]

If it messed up the signal from the sensor to the ecu then your ecu wouldnt be reading time correctly.

 

[Squirrel8811]

If you let it go long enough your car may not start. Crank sensors are usually the triggering device for the ignition. Without it you get no spark.

 

[obx tsi]

Have ordered a new crankshaft sensor, then on to putting it all back together.

 

[obx tsi]

timing belt is on, what a job.

 

[Squirrel8811]

make sure you crank it over by hand a few times to make sure everything lines back up after a few turns

 

[obx tsi]

Yes, I have done that and even had a friend look it over and we are quite certain that it is all good. When the rain quits I will check all the bolts and finish putting things back together. While this has been a tough job for the first one I must say it was worth it to do it myself. Now I just hope to not have to do this again with the engine in the car.

Car runs better than the day that I bought it.

 

[Squirrel8811]

Im glad good work. See not so hard huh?

 

[obx tsi]

Hard when you dont have a garage to work in but I would recomend anyone who is thinking about doing to just go ahead and do it. It is a good feeling when you can do the work yourself.

 

[shinzon]

timing belt is on, what a job.

Frame rail makes it a nightmare doesn't it? Especially if you have a large hands like I do.

I recently did the CPS and seals on my '96 and I found that unbolting the tranny and front mounts, removing the crossmember, and unbolting the downpipe allowed me to move the engine up and down enough that I could maneuver more easily.