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The timing belt tension is set by the tensioner, which is a spring in an oil bath for dampening. It cannot be adjusted. The balance belt tension is adjustable, and there are some good tricks on here to set it by hand. It is set pretty loose, so don't overtighten it. If you do, it will whine like a 2 year old at bedtime on Christmas eve.Don't forget to do the balance shaft seals while you are in there, and be sure to put the pulleys back on the balance shafts properly. They are different because of their location, so do one at a time and take pictures so you don't get the parts mixed up. Once that is done, make sure you align everything properly or you will get a serious case of the shakes. The balance shafts will want to turn on you as you get the belt on and tensioned, so expect that you might not get it right the first time.
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As above, take care with the balance seals they are easy to get muddled, there is 1mm difference between them
The only special tool you will need is the flywheel lock tool
If yours is a tiptronic, the 944 tool will fit
If its a manual, you will need the 968 tool
This is so you can undo the crank bolt, and do it back up tight, as its only friction that drives the oil pump
If you intend to do the cam seal, you might end up grinding the head of the bolt off, then you will need to retime the cams, not a fun job
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1992 968 Coupe
1986 Honda VF1000 FII
2016 Volvo XC90 D5 R-Design
