[Vwdiesel] New to list and question

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/20/2003 12:23:10 PM Pacific Standard Time,
leslieahern at hotmail.com writes:

> Hi.  Great list!  I have an '81 VW rabbit pickup diesel and i love it.
>  I need to change the timing belt but I can't get the crank pulley bolts
out.
>    They are stuck in there.  Rusted maybe??  The bolts are 6mm hex and I
have
>  already stripped two of them.  I'm also working outside here in
>  Massachusetts and it's about 20F!!  Any suggestions??

  First is to start out by cleaning out the holes with a small screwdriver or
pick.  Tap the tool into the fastener snugly and use a rachet driven rather
than an "L" wrench.  An impact tool hand or air, is a good way to go as
well.  Once buggered up, I use a chisel and a hammer and rather than
cutting a slot into it, drive it around enough to loosen it.  They usually
will run right out after that.
  They are indeed 6mm hex/allen and have to come off to get the timing
cover off to replace the belt.  The big bolt in the center can stay though.
:)
    Loren