The engines have always been like that - the motor mount comes off on all mk4 and mk5 TDI. IMHO, it would have been nice to not have this step since dealers have messed it up and caused engines to drop later on :eekI assume we must buy/rent these special tools to install this belt..
and lastly, WHY must we hoist the engine durinig tensioning?
Lotsa questions, need to get a good grasp on this procedure.
Thanks
dan