removal of the idler pulley

[Dave Eaton]

I've found a nice clean way of removing the cambelt idler pulley, rather
than using the 3034 tool, or the screw-driver method.

you require an m10 bolt.  if you have (access to) a lathe, turn the last
15mm of a >50mm m10 bolt down to 8mm.  then to remove the idler pulley,
simply screw this into the pulley and, as the end of the bolt contacts and
pushes against the oil pump housing, 'voila' - the pulley will be removed.
remember though to ensure that the end of the bolt is smooth, as this is
pushing and turning against the alloy oil pump housing.  don't make the
"rod" end smaller than 7.5mm, as you don't want to risk damage to the thread
of the idler pulley (m6x62mm) bolt

if you do not have the ability to turn a bolt, a 15mmx8mm rod will do, and
then a normal m10 bolt.

hth,
dave
'95 rs2
'90 ur-q