Re: Timing Belt on 80Q

[Thomas Tornblom <Thomas.Tornblom@nexus.comm.se>]

> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 94 15:23:48 EST
> From: nrd1vxs@nrd.ups.com (Vic Silva Java Lord)
> Reply-To: quattro@swiss.ans.net
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> 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.
> 

You have to pull the pulley to get at the belt.

While you're at it, replace the front crank seal. You WILL be sorry if
you don't.

Thomas