2.8 12v timing belt swap

[Todd Candey]

Yes,
it's absolutely imperative that you have the cam shaft holder. The tool is the only way to keep the
cams from turning while tensioning the belt.
btdt

Todd

Kris Hansen wrote:

> Good morning all,
>
> I soon going to be changing the timing
> belt/waterpump/t-stat and idler on a 2.8 12v engine,
> in a '96 A4. Are there any special tricks I should
> know about? I have looked over the pages in the
> Bentley, and there are 2 special tools mentioned, a
> crankshaft holder tool, and a camshaft holder tool.
> Are these absolutely essential, or can I just double
> and triple check the orientations of the pulleys as
> the install progresses? I noticed that Baum has the
> tools, but they are a little pricey (or am I just
> cheap??)
>
> TIA,
> Kris
>
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