Re: Electrical warning ?

[four.rings@MCIONE.com]

Dave Conner <conner@cfm.ohio-state.edu> wrote:

A while back there was discussion about removing the crank pulley bolt
by
blocking a socket wrench and cranking the engine to break it
loose...with
the coil wire disconnected.

But there's a warning in Bentley (ch 25)...
"DO NOT crank engine with high tension lead disconnected"
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Correct. You should disconnect AND ground it.

What is the risk?
Is it likely that a voltage surge could fry something electrical?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Yes. The coil and/or power booster.

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Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ -- 18psi (TAP)
'98 A4TQ -- nothing to declare
Philadelphia, PA
USA
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