[Vwdiesel] timing tool and parts advice needed

[actsiser]

I would recommend welding the pan.  I've repaired lots of
oil pans and transmissions.  aluminum and steel.  I've
repaired the aluminum vanagon pans for 1.6NA.  
Even if there is cracking on the flange part of the pan.

The steel pans are easy to fix, should only be a 15 min.
job.  if you can get access to a TIG welder or 
If you know a decent welder then by all means the aluminum
pans are also worth repairing.  

Put it in a
parts washer for a day, and then use a stainless wire wheel.
Run just a tig torch without filler a few times and keep
wire wheeling to "sweat" out the oil in the aluminum and
then seal it with lots of filler from both sides if possible
and don't grind it flush, leave the weld deposit as is, to
avoid future cracking around the weld.

Shawn.

On Sun, Nov 02, 2008 at 10:57:58PM +0000, raymond greeley wrote:
> 
> there is a vw diesel timing tool set on ebay, #110303941962. it does not have the cam lock down or the ip locking bolt.
> Other wise is this the tool i need to time my pre-computer 1.6 na and turbo engines. 
> does this maker, make a quality tool.
>  
> I purchased a 1.6 junkyard engine and trans, it runs smooth, and so i thought i would, while on a cart, change the t belt and retime the motor.
>  
> the salvage co. punctured the oil pan and so i need to either tap and plug the pan or replace the pan.
> does anyone have any thoughts on plugging the pan or have a 1.6 pan and I have heard that the gasser engines
> pan will fit
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Shawn
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