timing belt tools

[Bernard Littau]

Steve writes:
> I am preparing myself for the timing belt change.  I am looking for the
> special tools 1)2084 (crankshaft pulley securing tool) 2)2079 (Audi torue
> multiplier)
> I heard the 2084 or equivalent could be obtained from Snap-On, however the
> other I have heard no references of.  Does anyone have these available ie
> parts suppliers?

I see Kneale already let you know the list of usual suppliers.

I would suggest you pass on the torque multiplier tool, and purchase a 3/4
inch socket set, and something like this huge torque wrench from Harbor
Freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=3994
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=3293

I use the 3/4" SAE socket set, works just fine.  I see they reference a 3/4"
metric one, too.

The first time I did the crank nut I used the 3/4" breaker bar with a pipe
extension, and bent the breaker bar.  The second time, I set the huge torque
wrench to 500 ft/lbs and pulled the crank nut off with ease.  Torque the
bolt to 330 ft/lbs when you put it back on with this baby.

OK, I know I'm a little nuts here.  As long as they both do the job, I'd
rather purchase a generic tool at a higher cost than a task specific tool.
So far, the huge torque wrench has been used to do a few crank bolts, to
torque the strut caps on the front suspension, to torque the axle nuts on
the front, and to impress a few friends with the old my torque wrench is
bigger than your torque wrench :-)

Best,

Bernard Littau
Woodinville, WA
'88 5ktq