Timing belt replacement

[laith]

Hello

I have a seat leon fr 1.4 tsi from 2014, it's about to reach 210k km and it needs a timing belt replacement.

So I want to replace my timing belt and water pump.
Apparently my leon has floating pulleys and I do need locking tools that I don't have. Does that mean that I absolutely can't replace it without any locking tools?

Also, the tensioner needs a specific tool that I don't have, I don't know what it's called and of I can even make it fit without the tool

 

[RUM4MO]

Considering that VW Group have introduced a new kits of bits to allow for "in spec" timing when replacing the timing belt on these engines, I'd think that you should consider that annoyingly, these engines do need specialist tools to set the timing as accurately as it should be getting set - and so let a workshop that has these newer additional kits and knows how to use them, replace the belt on your EA211 engine.

 

[SuperV8]

There seems to be 'mechanical' tool locking tool kit "VW Audi 1.2L 1.4L TSI Camshaft & Crank Locking Tool T10494/T10340" which conventionally lock the cam and crank.
Laser for example list the CHPA 1.4 ACT TSI engine.

Laser Tools 6348 Engine Timing Tool Kit - for VAG 1.2, 1.4 TSI

Laser Tools 6348 Two piece kit consisting of the components required to lock the crankshaft and camshafts in their timed positions to allow the removal and...

www.lasertools.co.uk

VW Golf MkVII 1.4 TSI timing belt kit installation

The 1.4-litre petrol engine (CHPA) used in the Golf from 2012 is a common powerplant in a popular model, so is likely to be a familiar vehicle to workshops across the country - Dayco talks

garagewire.co.uk

As mentioned above, VAG now use an electronic tool VAS 611 007 which is very expensive - and in my humble opinion just a way to block independent garages from servicing these engines.

 

[Mr Pig]

From what I understand, the eco cylinder shut-off do-odah means the timing has to be set very accurately and Seat dealers have special tools for this. The plus side is that you get a five year warranty with it.