[V8] various TB questions

[Tony and Lillie]

Subject: [V8] various TB questions


> First, thanks for all the support that I got up to now.
> I couldn't have got this far without it.
> I gave my V8 last rights so I'm ready for the belt.
>
> 1.       Looking at the water pump, one bolt is obstructed by a piece
> (cannot name it) that holds the Idle Stabil. Valve and some other stuff
> with electrical connectors.
> How do I remove that screw?

Definatley pull the Idle Stab. You can clean it while it's off.

>
> 2.       On pag 15-30-6 it says to insert setting tool 3204 below
> mounting bolt .Also referenced on pag 15-35-2.
> IS it needed?

Nope, but it's not at all easy to get the belt back on without it in there. 
Can be done, though. I usually use a punch or pick. You could also use a 
machine screw.

>
> 3.    O pag 15-35-2 says to turn idler pulley eccentric using tool US
> 4493.  I do not have that either.

I do have that tool. It's common to every Audi/VW Timing belt except the 
5-cyl's. I'd recomend getting it if you are going to do it in the future. 
Then again, there are alternatives. A pin wrench, snap ring pliers, and I 
thing someone said 90degree needle nose pliers.

>
>
> 3.       Hall sensor. Mine is dirty so I can't figure out how to (or
> where ) to pull on it ?I hear they break a lot.
> Only the connector comes off ? Seems to have a small rubber boot on it.
>

Why do you need that off? If you are talking about the intake air temp 
sender, then I can understand. It comes off with two screws, not too 
difficult. Is it in the way?

>
> John

Tony Hoffman