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Re: Tech: Timing Belt Replacement



To all listers, thanks for the help.

I did as you said and used the steering wheel puller and the pulley/balancer
pop right off.

The list rocks.

Brian
88 16v
87 16v
86 8v (sold to neighbor)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>
To: "Brian Wagner" <scirocco_88_16v@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 10:22 PM
Subject: Re: Tech: Timing Belt Replacement


> DON'T REMOVE THE BOLT IN THE MIDDLE!!  Unless you are planning to replace
> the crank seal, of course, and I wouldn't touch it if it isn't leaking
(once
> you replace it it will probably start leaking).  ONLY take the 4 allen
head
> bolts out, then remove the t-belt cover and viola, access.  HTH!!
>
> Dave
>
> > I am going to replace the timing belt on the 87.
> >
> > What is the best way to remove the harmonic balancer and bolt?
> >
> > I was thinking of lining everything up and put the car in gear and then
> have
> > my wife stand on the brakes to keep the engine from moving (engine not
> > running of course)to remove the bolt.
> >
> > Then I was going to use my steering wheel puller hub and 2 of the outer
> > pulley bolts to pull the balancer.
> >
> > Does this sound reasonable?
> >
> > Brian
> >
> > 88 16v
> > 87 16v
> > 86 8v (sold to neighbor)
> >
> >
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