Well, after asking lots of Q's. I am going to attempt the replacement of the cambelt on a 2.6 1995 80' quattro.
Ive fitted belts on other vehicles succesfully.....but...I am not using a locking tool -rather as one member put it.....'tippex and pray'...I hope to be a little more careful and accurate than this, and am able to call on extra pairs of hands to steady things as I fit the new belt.
I am however...loathe to pay circa £100.00 for a one-off tool or £200.00 worthgs of garage fees-especially since my local garage dont have a locking tool either!!
One thing im unsure of.....
Am I correct in thinking that the tensioner is spring loaded- and therefore the belt tension is automatic on fitting a the new tensioner?

All constructive comments welcome....tips, potential pitfalls etc

Cheers.....Steve