Crank Bolt size I-5 WAS: 88 5KTQ Big ploblems

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Late to the party, I'm sure Jesper knows by now that the crank bolt (at least 
in a 200) is 27mm, Photo here:
http://www.quattro123.com/CrankSocket27MM72f.jpg
from,
http://www.quattro123.com/MPTSAudiSavingthe200inVA.htm
-Scott by BOSTON

> From: "Kent McLean" <kentmclean at mindspring.com>
> "jesper moreau" <jesper5ktqm.audi at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I tried to turn the crank shaft and it was much more difficult to turn
> > than usual.
> 
> Did you try turning it by hand (with a wrench on the crank nut)?
> If not, take out the spark plugs, put the transmission in neutral,
> put a big (32mm?) wrench on the crank nut and turn it... clockwise?
> (facing the nut)  It may help to have a second pair of hands, with a 
> mechanics stethoscope listening to the lower part of the engine 
> and the bell housing.
> Kent
> '94 100 S Avant
>