Timing belt change don't think I'm gonna do it

[abatzis2 at hotmail.com (Michael Abatzis)]

you need to pull the wp pulley so that you can remove the timing belt cover. 
iirc, you can't remove the belt with the cover in place. i guess you could 
cut it, but then you couldn't get the new one on...
another way to keep things from turning is to put hex keys in 2 holes. angle 
a screwdriver across the keys (like this: o/o).  if you push on the 
screwdriver you can crank on the screw on the left until it loosens. also, 
i've had great success using a triple square pounded into the hole. lastly, 
before you strip them, use tons of pb blaster or whatever, clean the holes 
out with something pointy, and tap the allen wrench in with a hammer so it's 
seated before you try to turn it. hth,


-Michael Abatzis
New Orleans!
1988 Scirocco 2L 16v RIP
1987 Scirocco 2L 16v...



>From: Captnbr@aol.com
>To: scirocco-L@scirocco.org
>Subject: Re: Timing belt change don't think I'm gonna do it
>Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:31:01 EST
>
>OK, you all talked me back into it, I'm going to go give it another try 
>using
>everyone's suggestions.  I can't believe I didn't think of putting it in 
>gear
>to stop the engine rotation, good call.  Oh, quick question. Bentely says 
>to
>pull the water pump pulley.  Why do I need to pull the water pump pulley,
>Can't I just pull the main crank pulley and be done with it?
>
>
>
>Brian 86 16v
>98 Jetta GLX Vr6
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