Removing Timing Belt? Options

[mark95turbo]

OK. Im totally stumped on removing the timing belt. I followed the VFAQ and got to the part where you use the special tool (modified battery tie down bolt) and compress the auto tensioneer pushrod (step 11 here) When I screw the tensioner tool in it seems to do nothing. I can get the allen wrench to go into the tensioner body but not the tensioner pushrod. I'm assuming that when I tighten the tensioner tool that it is supposed to have some sort of effect on the tensioner push rod? It doesnt really seem to have any at all. Does anybody have any suggestions for removing\installing a timing belt? Most of the head pull has gone super smooth except for this one step. Also, I have no balance shafts so im not concerned with removing the balance shaft bolts. Thanks again!

Mark

[mark95turbo]

Are you removing the belt? If so, then just remove the tensioner bolts and take the tensioner out. You can compress it back in a vise and then put a pin or small nail in the hole to hold the rod down. Just don't forget to remove that once you put it back in. Hope this helps.

Joe

Compress what back with a vice? HAHA! I think half the reason that I'm having a rough time with this is that I cant see inbetween the car and the timing belt assembly to follow along with the VFAQ's pictures very well.