timing belt issues

[Dave]

I never see this mentioned on the list, but it worked for 
me.  If you have a 5 speed, look through the various openings 
on the bell housing and slowly rotate the engine until you 
see a hole in the edge of the flywheel.  Drop a big bolt in 
it to lock the flywheel.  Don't forget to remove it when 
you are finished.  This may not apply to every Audi but 
it works nicely on a 4000 Quattro.  No fancy tools required.
Haven't tried it on my 90Q but need to soon.
Dave

> Subject: timing belt issues
> 
> Did some work today.  I got to the point where I need to remove the pulleys
> connected to the crankshaft. There are four hex bolts and one large bolt
> that are at the end of the pulleys.  I tried getting the hex bolts out and
> no luck, then I tried to get the large center bolt out, and no luck.  I
> tried three impact wrenches and nothing.
> 
> I am rather ticked and was hoping for someone to tell me the trick and
> brighten my day.