[Vwdiesel] Crank pulley removal

[chris granju]

Ok, thanks.  I thought the pulley was separate from the belt gear, but it
sure doesn't look (or at first blush, act) that way.    

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces+carstuff=fiataccompli.com at vwfans.com
[mailto:vwdiesel-bounces+carstuff=fiataccompli.com at vwfans.com] On Behalf Of
Shawn Wright
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 10:36 PM
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Crank pulley removal

On 17 May 2005 at 22:21, Sandy Cameron <scameron at compmore.net> wrote:

> At 09:37 PM 5/17/05 -0400, you wrote:
> >What's the best way to hold the crank in place to remove the pulley 
> >nut (car is
> >'91 vw jetta td)?  Should the 'tool' to hold the cam be enough, or, 
> >should I be just using an impact wrench & it won't matter?
> 
> 1... DO NOT remove the crankshaft center bolt, unless you are tearing 
> down the engine.
> Remove the 4 hex socket screws that hold the pulley to the sprocket. 
> Then pull it off over the end of the shaft and bolt. There will be 
> some dirt and rust trying to prevent you, but persevere.
> the camshaft.