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Re: Timing Belt Tools Ordering info

Michael G. McCarthy
 

<<Ribbed belt install tool 3299 (works REALLY well)>>

Use of this tool requires disassembly of motor mount and then shifting of engine. ?That's the by-the-book way to do the job, but you can twist the tensioned roller's spring arm WITHOUT that tool (a 10" pipewrench w/cheater worked fine for me.)

<< Another essential tool for removing the front axles (for changing CV boots>>
<< etc, NOT used for timing belt) is Support frames 3250>>

I disagree that this tool is essential (and it sure is expensive). ?You can safely and properly disassembly the front end (for CV, bearing, brake caliper repair, etc) by supporting the control arms with jacks and blocks. ?Tool 3250 is effective in shops where time costs $55/hour and up, the customer is charged the book rate for the repair regardless, each 1/10th of an hour actually consumed over book matters. ?For the weekend mechanic, with all day to replace their CV boots, you don't need this tool.


Mike


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From: Gbnvic@...
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Timing Belt Tools Ordering info
Date: Mon, May 29, 2000, 4:06 PM


The VW tools are ordered directly from Zelenda. Dealers normally don't supply
them. Ask if they have any used available, as they serve as a clearinghouse
for the tools when mechanics don't need them. The tools aren't cheap, but all
three listed below will cost you less than paying the labor for the timing
belt job.

Zelenda Phone# 800 221 0126
Counter holder 3248a (secures vibration damper to remove crank bolt)
Ribbed belt install tool 3299 (works REALLY well)

Another essential tool for removing the front axles (for changing CV boots,
etc, NOT used for timing belt) is
Support frames 3250

Comments on the job: replace the water pump at the same time. However, in
order to replace the pump, you must remove the rear timing belt plate. To get
the plate off, you need to remove the cam shaft sprocket. I was unable to get
the bolt off this sprocket (even while using the special Snap-on tool made
for the purpose), so I ended up bending the plate-didn't go back right and I
had to wire the top of it back to prevent rubbing noises. That was the only
bad part of the job. I imagine without the other tools parts of the job could
be bad-especially getting the bolt off the crank.

-gb
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