Timing cam locking tool

[dazza]

lol I've figured I can do it the same as I did the A3 1.6 on New Year's Day 

Exactly the same principle using the timing marks as dazza said thanks 

I think pesky used it and damaged it  then got it welded and went off to its new temporary home 

Does your car have the one piece belt cover? Its a pita to get engine mount out i replaced mine with a two piece one.

[r5gtt]

lol I've figured I can do it the same as I did the A3 1.6 on New Year's Day 

Exactly the same principle using the timing marks as dazza said thanks 

I think pesky used it and damaged it  then got it welded and went off to its new temporary home 

Does your car have the one piece belt cover? Its a pita to get engine mount out i replaced mine with a two piece one.

oh oh  I remember seeing a cover to view the belt but not sure if it's a two piece cover. Will have to take a closer look at it tbh.

[dazza]

oh oh  I remember seeing a cover to view the belt but not sure if it's a two piece cover. Will have to take a closer look at it tbh.

If its a little panel you remove to see the belt this is the one piece.

[ducman77]

Be interesting to know if @tommygti used the tool and how he got on.

@ducman77 do you have the original tool to remove the bolt?

Cheers Dazza. Gonna buy that piece genuine from VE. Priced it up the other day. only €9 bargain!

I might look at strengthening the pins before I attempt the job. Cheers all

[r5gtt]

oh oh  I remember seeing a cover to view the belt but not sure if it's a two piece cover. Will have to take a closer look at it tbh.

If its a little panel you remove to see the belt this is the one piece.

oh poopies that's the one 

Come to think of it my TT was a nightmare to get the engine mount bracket out 

[dazza]

oh poopies that's the one 

Left hand side of the mount out first. Jack the engine up as high as you can.

[r5gtt]

I would have uploaded the A3 one I did New Years but this site doesn't allow easy uploading like fb and other sites. 

[tommygti]

@dazza Do you want me to post it straight to him? or is that the address you gave me?

I ended up having to drill the camshaft adjuster bolt out as it had never been changed and rounded off as it was pretty much seized. It was an absolute bitch. My mechanic did it in the end as I didn't have the patience or time. If you plan on doing the job yourself I would advise that you take your time and  preferably get a mate to help you as it can be an expensive job if you f*ck it up like I did. I'l try and find the guide I used as it was very useful. All good now though and running fine. 

[dazza]

@dazza Do you want me to post it straight to him? or is that the address you gave me?

I ended up having to drill the camshaft adjuster bolt out as it had never been changed and rounded off as it was pretty much seized. It was an absolute bitch. My mechanic did it in the end as I didn't have the patience or time. If you plan on doing the job yourself I would advise that you take your time and  preferably get a mate to help you as it can be an expensive job if you f*ck it up like I did. I'l try and find the guide I used as it was very useful. All good now though and running fine. 

I had to drill mine off also.

Please send it to the address i gave you.

[Pesky jones]

I'd say you NEED two people when it comes to the adjustor bolt. Stress the importance to your "assistant" of the socket not leaving the bolt or slipping. I used a 3ft breaker bar to get a good leverage. r5 you're not too far from me, perhaps I could give you a hand if needed?

Pleased to see that the communal tool has resurfaced  @dazza 

[r5gtt]

What adjuster bolt are you guys referring too 

Cheers Pesky that's mighty kind of you to offer your help.
I wouldn't need that tool unless I was going some head work right?

My mates going to help me and he's also a mechanically minds guy so hopefully will be fine. 

[Pesky jones]

What adjuster bolt are you guys referring too 

Cheers Pesky that's mighty kind of you to offer your help.
I wouldn't need that tool unless I was going some head work right?

My mates going to help me and he's also a mechanically minds guy so hopefully will be fine. 

Oh sorry im confused, thought you were doing the cam chain, in which case you need to undo the adjustor bolt. Ignore me :)

No worries :)

[r5gtt]

What adjuster bolt are you guys referring too 

Cheers Pesky that's mighty kind of you to offer your help.
I wouldn't need that tool unless I was going some head work right?

My mates going to help me and he's also a mechanically minds guy so hopefully will be fine. 

Oh sorry im confused, thought you were doing the cam chain, in which case you need to undo the adjustor bolt. Ignore me :)

No worries :)

oh I see  no not just yet although that is always on my mind but not mapped yet so the stress isn't as bad as when being mapped and tearing up the roads 

[tommygti]

Don't hold me to it but it might help to heat the bolt up with a small blow torch or similar before attempting to loosen it.