RE: Timing Belt on 80Q

[David Bokaie <David_Bokaie@NeTpower.com>]

On my 90 the crankshaft pulley had to be removed to install new belt.  It 
requires
over 200ft-lb torque.  I jammed a big screw driver in the ring gear (stick 
shift) to
lock the pulley.  It worked OK but I do not recommend it.  I would  invest 
in getting
the correct tool to lock the ring gear.  Also I placed a jack stand under
my extension bar/wrench/breaker bar assembly to keep the wrench aligned
with the bolt.


Good luck,

David
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> From: quattro
> To: quattro
> Subject: Timing Belt on 80Q
> Date: Monday, November 14, 1994 3:23PM
>
> When changing the timing belt on a 88 80Q does anyone know if the
> harmonic balancer pulley must be removed?  This is attached
> to the crankshaft with some ridiculous torque and requires a
> special tool to get it off.  I would like to change the
> timing belt and water pump on my 88 80Q but I don't want to
> deal with this.
>
> Thanks,
> Vic
>
> '84 GTI 231K
> '88 80Q 90K
>