RE: A reply to Gross and a totally mundane question

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.com.pl>]

Yes, Haynes is quite confusing at this point. It is not possible to
remove the timing belt without removing the crankshaft pulleys first.
There's a method alternative to using these special Audi tools, which
involves using a long bolt to lock the flywheel. It is in the archives.

Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
mailto:alex@matrix.com.pl
87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's)
91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	geo [SMTP:gamills@ns.sympatico.ca]
> Sent:	Sunday, November 30, 1997 2:33 AM
> To:	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject:	Re: A reply to Gross and a totally mundane question
> 
> [...] 
> And second, I am going to replace the timing belt on an NA I5 next
> weekend.  Being
> poor because I own a 'Q' (more specifically 5kcdq born in 86 and
> called an 87) I
> don't have the Bentley.  Soooooo....I'm looking at the Haynes.  This
> 'manual'
> calls for removal of the vibration damper that has moocho torque to
> remove the
> bolt requiring special tools ad nauseam.  Do I have to go through this
> goooo....or
> can I simply loosen the water pump, turn it clockwise and take it from
> there?
> 
> All replies are appreciated, especially since I don't have any sources
> close at
> hand (those that say they know...don't!).  I would go into details,
> but I won't
> (save bandwidth for Mr. Payne-not a slight).
> 
> Best regards to all,
> 
> Geo
>