26-04-2019, 08:34 AM
(26-04-2019, 07:04 AM)Mighty306 Wrote: There are 2 timing belt kits for the 16v engine ...a 136 tooth belt + manual tensioner or 137 tooth belt + automatic tensioner. A '98 model will almost certainly have come with the manual type & recommendations from lots of previous members (+ on the 306gti6 forum) is to stick with the manual tensioner. The auto tensioner apparently has a higher failure rate.
thats great, thanks. the kit i have coming is a gates kit with the manual tensioner so on reflection it should be grand. the gates kit recommends testing the tension of the belt with a tension tester, i take it ill get away without one? not something i have in my tool box.