How do you set engine timing On an 1984 volkswagen 1.6 diesel?

To set the engine timing on an 1984 Volkswagen 1.6 diesel engine, you need to align the timing mark on the crankshaft with the timing mark on the camshaft. To do this, you will need:

1. A 19mm socket wrench

2. A flathead screwdriver

3. A torque wrench

Step 1 Remove the 19mm bolt from the crankshaft pulley.

Step 2 Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until the timing mark on the pulley aligns with the timing mark on the engine block.

Step 3 While holding the crankshaft pulley in place, loosen the four bolts that hold the camshaft gear in place.

Step 4 Rotate the camshaft gear counterclockwise until the timing mark on the camshaft aligns with the timing mark on the cylinder head.

Step 5 Tighten the four bolts that hold the camshaft gear in place to a torque of 20 Nm.

Step 6 Reinstall the 19mm bolt from the crankshaft pulley.