Timing Belt and the Bolt...

[Paul Heneghan]

> From: "Marc Swanson" <marcswanson at mediaone.net>
> > 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.

I got one in the UK a couple of years ago and even with Audi's inflated
prices, the 2084 was about GBP30 + VAT.  You couldn't get one made up for
that kind of cost.

It makes the job VERY easy.  It's quite scary if you try and do it without
the 2084 because the loosening torque is huge (6 foot scaffold pipes are the
norm) and if something slips because you're using a makeshift tool, either
you or the car could be maimed!

Paul