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How to set the camshafts with new timing belt

Tiny
GEVANS
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  • 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 89,600 MILES
How to make sure the double overhead camshaft are in time with number one cylinder at top dead center?
Sunday, June 5th, 2016 AT 8:07 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey GEVANS,

Can you double check the year and engine I am not showing a dual overhead cam engine for that car?

Best, Ken
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Sunday, June 5th, 2016 AT 10:20 AM
Tiny
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It has a exhaust cam and a intake cam. I have both camshafts out now.
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Sunday, June 5th, 2016 AT 10:36 AM
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KEN L
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So the year and engine size are correct? If so does not show a dual cam motor for this car.
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Sunday, June 5th, 2016 AT 10:51 AM
Tiny
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It has the right engine I checked the vin# and it has a exhaust camshaft and a intake camshaft. They both turn by a chain on the driver side of the motor. Which is the back side of the side way engine.
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Sunday, June 5th, 2016 AT 2:27 PM
Tiny
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Can you post the VIN that way we can locate the engine in your car
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Monday, June 6th, 2016 AT 1:28 AM

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