Re: Crank Bolt socket = 27MM

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In a message dated 97-02-16 19:40:25 EST, you write:

<< Blaufergnugen (see web page) will rent you the crank pulley 
 lock....as soon as I return theirs.  They also sent me the wrong 
 timing belt so I'm stalled on finishing my timing belt job.  (NOTE: 
 for 1990 200 owners - there are TWO wimilg belts that year.  The 
 change is chassis related, and a good parts guy will see it in his 
 listing...I got the wrong one.)
 
 The crank pulley bolt socket is 1 and 1/16".  I don't know the metric 
 size, but I garr-on-tee tht one fits.  I bought mine at Sears.  Also 
 note: since I am aware the interchange between SAE and metric is not 
 perfect on many sizes, I made sure to get a 6-point socket, NOT a 12-
 point.  Bet you can find one at a pawn shop cheaper than the $5.99 I 
 paid from Sneers.
 
 > I have to replace the timing belt (and water pump, while I am at 
 it on my '85 Coupe.  I plan on doing the job this spring, and want 
 to be prepared.  
 
 Do the idler, too.  It's a press-fit into the front of the engine, 
 but judicious prying will get it out, without resorting to the 
 special Audi tool.
 
 When you're in there, if you have any sign of oil leakage thru the 
 crank pulley seal (behind the pulley), pull it using the special tool 
 which I curently own - and for which I have an offer - but which will 
 be available somewhere on this list.
   >>
THAT PART IS A 27MM SOCKET, SEARS AVAILABLE, Do not use the 1 1/16, the
torque you put on that bolt is VERY high, like in the 300ft/lb range, not
good for fudging sizes.....   It's close in a 1 1/16, but hardly where you
want to be....

HTH

Scott