I have replaced the head gasket on my 1987 Mk2 GTi and I am in a bit of a mess. After putting it all back together it runs but its really not right. I think the timing belt is on one tooth out but I cannot fathom out the timing marks no matter how hard I try. The head was stripped by a garage for the previous owner but I think he might have replaced the camshaft sprocket on back to front. In trying to solve the problem I have removed the lower pulley and have lost the notch marks to replace it in the correct orientation. Can anybody suggest how I can ensure the timing gear might be aligned correctly without having these notches etc.
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17 years ago