Re: how to timing belt?

["Ken Keith" <auditude@neta.com>]

Patrick,

There is one method that some have criticized.  It involves taking a 
tranny-to-engine bolt out and putting it inside a hole in the side of 
the bell housing around the nine o'clock position or so from the rear 
looking forward.  With the motor at TDC, and trying to undo the 
crank bolt, the tranny bolt will (if pushed) drop into a hole in the 
side of the flywheel, locking it in place enough for the front crank 
bolt to be removed.

You can do a search in the archives (I think) for the "tranny bolt 
method".  I've used it and found it simple, easy, and effective.

hth,

Ken

patrick rourke <pr7777@ionet.net> wrote:
> 
> I have an 87 VW quantum with I5. Auto.  how is the best way to lock the
> engine to untorqe torque  the lower pulley? I only have a chilton manual
> not much help. but need to make a trip in the car next week end so not much
> time for any special tools.
> 
> Great list and thanks
>  
> Patrick Rourke
> pr7777@ionet.net
>