2000 1.8t atw... Swapped my timing belt, now I have a rough idle and no power on the bottom end (less than 2.5k rpms). Runs great past 3k rpms. All things point to timing off a tooth. How do I check this? (Btw, no CELs) Can I check this by just popping off the timing belt cover, and if so... how? Once I confirm I am off a tooth, how do I fix this? Please, be detailed... this would be my first attempt at adjusting timing. I assume I will have to remove the timing belt again, which would mean yet another timing belt tensioner... correct? Will I need a timing gun? Are there any tutorials on this? Thanks to all who help!

 

The teeth don't matter. If you just "swapped" belts and tried to do it by counting teeth you failed. Do a Google search for "audi 1.8 timing belt replacement procedure" and do it over correctly. You will damage the engine if you don't.

I did the search and there are 2 very good procedures with pictures for you to follow. This is not just a matter of swapping the belt and no you won't need a new tensioner. You just have to pin the one you have.

Good luck.

 

Thanks Huskerbob... you from Lincoln? Asking because of the Husker football team

 

Fremont

 

Nice! I'm in Lincoln. GBR!