Thabang from witbank

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Thabang from witbank

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I've problem with my polo 1.9tdi 2005. It doesn't wanna start and if pickup it doesn't idle for more than 10 sec
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Problem started after cambelt brake while driving, everything is done changing valves and drive for 2days then started to five cold start when cold until is failing to start completely
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Most likely timing is off.
The PD Diesel engines have special tools required to lock in the timing, but even then it can move.
A millimeter is enough to upset the ECU.
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Hello @tmohlala79@gmail.com and welcome to the VW Club Forum! :hi:

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