[V8] how to hold sprockets

[dsaad@icehouse.net]

Going just from memory here - but isn't the belt still on at this time in the
procedure?
If so then you wouldn't be bearing against the belt?

It is un-likely that you can get both cam locks on as described in the manual
anyway simply because the timing will have shifted slightly and the second lock
will not line up. (your case being an extreme example) Using the sprocket tool
lets you rotate the cam for lock installation and to hold it for tightening the
bolt. No chance of breaking anything if you do it this way.

Dave

Quoting Kneale Brownson <kneale at coslink.net>:

> I don't know about the AllData, but the books the factory supplied to Audi
> dealerships, collectively called "Repair Manual, V8 Quattro" says on page
> 15-30-8 "For each cam, fit locating flange 3199.......Secure flange 3199
> tightly with distributor mounting bolts.....loosen mounting bolts for
> camshaft sprokets....."   This is in the description of removing the timing
> belt.
>
> At 08:41 AM 10/6/2005 -0600, JOHN DODD wrote:
> >The reason I asked about the tool is because the procedure says do not use
> >the cam holders as a blocker when loosening the bolts on the sprockets.
> >So how do you secure them ?
> >John
> >
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