[A4] Re: going to replace a timing belt

[Rocket Science Racing]

Dude, I did that with my bare hands!

-s-

> -----Original Message-----
> From: richard valasek [mailto:rrv53 at comcast.net]
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 2:43 PM
> To: rocketscienceracing at comcast.net; a4 at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [A4] Re: going to replace a timing belt
> 
> Scott: Good advice about the front end.  For me, the hardest part was
> uncliping the side bumper clips.  I finally used a small crowbar from
> underneath to release the clips.
> 
> Richard
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rocket Science Racing" <rocketscienceracing at comcast.net>
> To: <a4 at audifans.com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 10:24 AM
> Subject: [A4] Re: going to replace a timing belt
> 
> 
> > Definitely do all your oil seals: cams and crank. You'll need a seal
> > remover
> > and a crank holding tool. I made mine: sheetrock screw and some pliers
> for
> > the seals, a steel bar about 2" x 12" for the crank tool. :-) Just drill
> > holes in the "crank tool" in the right spots, a little judicious bending
> > of
> > it with a sledge hammer, and you'll be all set.
> >
> > I also recommend completely removing the front end rather than leaving
> it
> > in
> > the service position. An extra 15 minutes well spent to make the life of
> > the
> > backyard mechanic easier.
> >
> > Scott
> > 98.5A41.8Tqm
> >
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