4kq still broken, help please

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <199703210440.XAA17103@fs1dgadrv.er.usgs.GOV> "Gregory C Mayer, Hydrologist, GW Spec, Atlanta, GA " writes:

> 1) what size socket fits the crank bolt the holds the acccessory
> pulleys and timing belt gear on?

27mm.

> I see that it is on very tight and expect it to be tough to remove.

Expect a removal torque up to 500 lb ft.  It goes back on at 332 lb ft.

The only recommended way to hold the crank is with a bolt-on plate, Audi part 
#2084.  

> 2) with the engine at TDC ("0" on flywheel alinged with casting index
> flange in hole) the cam timing belt gear does not seem to be alinged
> properly.  The little punch mark hole on the gear tooth does not line
> up with the head/valve cover seam, but is almost 30 degrees behind,
> just about straight up.

And you say the engine runs?  And it's not 1 April, and this is not a wind-up?

> 3) the idler pulley seems to be fine, put since I'm there should it be
> replaced?  How is it removed/installed.  With the thin bolt out, the
> pulley seems to be still very much in place.  

Again, there's an Audi tool - #3034.

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 Phil Payne
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