[Rambocj7]

Hello,

I'm brand new to this forum. I live in Canada and have many TDIs (1 Mk3, 2 Mk4, and now a b5.5 TDI).
I picked up this passat TDI with a blown motor (timing belt skipped) and have been doing an overhaul on it.
Changed the short block, had the head rebuilt and now I'm at re-assembly part.

Since the motor was completely apart, I've lost TDC on short block as well as head. Any tips on getting back to centre?
Also, once I do have it all setup with timing belt in place (in proper position), anything else to do before trying to start it?

What's the break-in procedure for the new block?

any help would be appreciated

 

[Rambocj7]

Good info, will try these techniques tonight when its put back together.

Also, the short block I have CAME with the balance shaft mod already done....was one of the reasons I bought it in the first place. Was looking at $1500 CDN for the parts to do it and bought the short block for $2500 CDN.