[s-cars] RE: timing belt on ebay Questions

[The Gagnons]

Hello,

I just did mine a few weeks ago.  I had read that the crank seal was a PITA
in previous posts and was hesitant about replacing it.  I inspected the area
around the seal and it was a bit oily so I replaced it.  It was a piece of
cake.  The seal puller threads onto the rubber and a bolt in the center
pushes on the crank and it comes right out.  I did not do the cam seal
though.

Jack

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> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Paul Heneghan
> Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 12:35 PM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] RE: timing belt on ebay Questions
>
>
> I'm just about to do a T-belt change on my S6 and I've decided to
> replace the following:
>
> T-belt
> T-belt tensioner
> Waterpump and seal
> Thermostat
> Antifreeze
> Serpentine belt
> Crank bolt
>
> I'm not replacing the crank seal or the cam seal - they're not leaking
> at the moment, the crank seal is a PITA to remove and difficult to
> install.  If they leak in the future, I'll do them then.
>
> I've decided to replace the crank bolt because they're cheap, and I've
> been scared by stories of them breaking.  I'll also be inspecting the
> crank gear to check that the key is intact.
>
> I'm not going to bother replacing the serpentine belt tensioner  - I'll
> replace it if I need to in the future.
>
> Any comments from the experts?
>
> Paul
>
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 11:16:05 -0400
> > From: Dooksniffer at aol.com
> > To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> > Subject: [s-cars] timing belt on ebay Questions
> >
> > I've read on this list that the guy selling timing belt kits
> > on Ebay is reputable, so I am probably going to buy from him.
> > His kit does include (as opposed to blau) a serp. belt, but
> > no tensioner.  It also does NOT include the lower crank seal.
> > Now the questions:
> >
> > 1. Should I look into purchasing the seal elswhere or has
> > anyone got it from him.  Should I skip replacement?
> >
> > 2. Should I also look into the serp. belt tensioner?  Skip?
> >
> > 3. Any tools in the Doylestown PA area for rent.  I will most
> > likely get them from Blau.
> >
> > I know a few of you have dealt with this guy, any feedback
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Ron W
> > 95 125K mi
>
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