[Vwdiesel] More Quantum questions?-Crankshaft TDC

[Tony and Lillie]

Bill, the wire trick will work. I usually use a coat hanger, but 12 or 10 
AWG solid wire will also work. You will have to take off the insulator, 
though. I've done it before.

The key is to hold the wire up while you are turning the crankshaft. It's 
pretty easy, as the crank bolt is right there. I put the rachet on it, and 
have it "ready". Then, put the wire in and start turning.

In your case, you will have to remove the valve cover to check the cam also. 
I'd probably put the crank where all four pistons are near their center 
point, and then put the cam at #1TDC. Then, you can put the crank in the 
right place, and not worry about interference with the valves.

Tony

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Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] More Quantum questions?


>I am aware that for what ever reason, the camshaft is no longer in sync 
>with the crankshaft. I  know about the slot at the rear of the camshaft & 
>have the tool you described along with the tool to lock the IP & gage for 
>the rear of the IP. My concern about the wire thru the glow plug hole would 
>not be perpendicular to the piston & the wire might bend as opposed to 
>riding up with the piston.. In finding TDC, I plan to loosen the camshaft 
>gear.