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mike65
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timing marks

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Hi guys i have a 2l golf,just fitted the motor having probs to get the starter to turn,my friends say i should get a reduction starter from a golf 4 and blah blah blah...

My question here is which mark gives tdc? flywheel mark or crank pulley mark? or doesnt it matter as long as i get tdc?

Reason for asking if i lighn up my crank pulley and intermediate shaft then the flywheel mark is way off but still get tdc and if i lighn it up with the flywheel then the crank pulley is off but stll get tdc.

very weird i know :shock:
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Post pictures

Can maybe see what is your problem and help you.

Personally I think you are barking up the right tree.
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Front crank pulley marking is usually right.
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