Timing Belt and the Bolt...

[Marc Swanson]

> Well, exactly what tool are we talking about here and exactly what does
> it look like? Measurements and specs would be welcome as I might just
> pop round to the toolmaker to have it made if it's simple enough. :) If
> anyone has one at hand, can they draw it up as a rough sketch for a
> toolmaker to look at and quote on?

Probably a waste of time to have one made up.. it only cost me $60 for one
new.  The tool you need is VAG #2084.  Try Zelenda tools in NY.
http://www.zelenda.com .  I ordered one from them.. no complaints.


basically the tool looks like this (bad  ascii):

|    |
|\__/|
|    |
|    |
| __ |
||--||
||__||
|    |
 \___/

The top part grabs onto the bracket for the "bump stop" that prevents the
engine from rocking forward under acceleration and the bottom part is
circular and fits inside the harmonic balancer.  The -- inside the circle is
the "key" that is cut out of the top of the circle to grab the corresponding
raised section in the harmonic dampener.  Works great...  The positioning of
the key IS important since it allows for the engine to be at TDC.....



Later


-Marc-

/* +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+Marc Swanson                          +
+                                      +
+http://marcswanson.ne.mediaone.net    +
+                                      +
+87 4kcstq                             +
+85 4ksq  "the spare"                  +
+87 5ktq   donor (Parting out)         +
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ */