1896 5000 CSTQ Camshaft/Flywheel Alignment

[Cody Forbes]

The slash on the back is what you want on the cam gear. The flywheel will
only go on 1 way on your car. 2 of the bolt holes are closer together the
the others.

-Cody Forbes
Black Forest Racing
2x '86 5ktq
'87 5ktq
'88 80 4cyl


----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul O'Connor" <poconr at yahoo.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 8:54 AM
Subject: 1896 5000 CSTQ Camshaft/Flywheel Alignment


> In the middle of an engine rebuild, and trying to be
> correct about realigning the camshaft sprocket,
> crankshaft, and flywheel properly.  The Bentley is not
> entirely clear on getting these all properly aligned.
> The Bentley says that there is a "mark" on the
> camshaft sprocket that should be aligned with the top
> of the valve cover when #1 cylinder is at TDC.  Is
> this the small "dot" mark on the front of the
> sprocket, because there is also a "dash" mark on the
> back of the sprocket.  It seems a very inexact method.
>
> Also, the Bentley clearly states to mark the position
> of the flywheel when removing, not done in this case.
> How does one assure that the flywheel is also lined up
> correctly?
> Winter is getting close!
> Thanks.
> Paul O'Connor
> 1986 5000 CSTQ
>
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