[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Timing belt and Water Pump
Ali Have you read through the procedure in either the Bently or Haynes manuals? You will need some means of "locking" the crankshaft in place if you follow standard procedures. This is needed to loosen and tighten the pully on the end of the crank. I think the specs call for fastening it to over 400 ft-lbs! VW/Audi has a special tool for this. I've heard that a copy is available 3rd party (try the usual - PAP @ 1-800-944-2964 or Shokan @ 1-800-ALL-AUDI). As an alternative, I've heard talk of removing the starter and jamming a breaker bar in the opening. Rather than risk breaking teeth on the flywheel, I've decided to let my independent mechanic do this repair when the time comes. Jason (jdouglas@mitre.org)
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