2001 TDI smoking problem

[skibum0101]

Can't seem to get the car from smoking I think the timing is off from what I read about the timing belt replacement. I think I miss the injection pump hole alignment, also the tensioner tab seems to fall out of holding hole sometimes when applying spanner wrench. Wanted to read reinstall section so I posted this problem

[chittychittybangbang]

If you really did miss the injection pump hole it normally won't start. See the articles for how to check its position.

The tensioner tab should NEVER fall out! NEVER! Sorry to use all caps but it's critical that it not fall out of the slot. There is something majorly wrong with your parts or technique. Make sure the tab is not bent and the tensinoer is correect. If you are experiencing this problem it will not last long before the TB fails.

[skibum0101]

Well I will replace the tensioner it might be bent tab and not worth the risk of breaking and I'm pretty sure that I had the wrong hole on injection pump after reading your post on timing belt changes

[skibum0101]

Checked the timing and replace tensioner and belt, still smokes like a train. need Vag Com in CT do you know anybody

[Keithuk]

Originally Posted by skibum0101

need Vag Com in CT do you know anybody

There is a thread in the Ross Tech VCDS forum VAG-COM/VCDS User Locations

Vag-Com Locator Map US if its any help for you?