Buying an S2 Coupe - Am I walking into a world of pain.

[Bowie69]

This one does a lot of the engines, and made/sold by our very own Error404 :

https://www.ultraperformance.co.uk/5-cylinder-crank-locking-tool-aby-adu-3b-7a

Which engine code is yours?

[B5NUT]

That's probably the reason why I've been reading about some tools not fitting certain cars.

[Tractor Dave]

I know it would be just interested to know what it looks like.

Is this it?
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Yes, looks like mine but be aware that air con cars need the correct version.

[B5NUT]

Cheers, So do I. This time tomorrow I will be on a train heading south staying at a friends house overnight. I booked a one way ticket! I'm 99.9% sure the car is good and will see it on Saturday.

[Tractor Dave]

Can t wait to hear about this car. Where you found it, price, pics and your journey to collect. Hope it all works out for you.

[B5NUT]

I know it would be just interested to know what it looks like.

Is this it?
crank-locking-tool-cropped.png

[Fat Audi 80]

Thanks that would help. Would it be possible to put a picture of the tool, I've seen a few conflicting post about what tool works on the ABY engine.

Also need to find a supplier that can supply the belt, tensioner, idler pulley's and the water pump.

I have just used it on my ABY. it is the correct one.

I use Pete at Quattro corner, he can supply OEM ancillaries...

[B5NUT]

Worth fitting a billet steel bottom pulley as the stock aluminium ones are prone to breaking the keyway. (At the very least fit a new stock one and check the keyway in the cam pulley for cracks) Don’t be tempted to use a rattle gun

Will add that to the shopping list.. It's starting to get expensive

[B5NUT]

If you're that way inclined, they are easy enough to make -mine took me half an hour!

That's another option as well, I've seen a few youtube video on making your own tool. I'm still surprised how tight that bolt has to be.

[newsh]

Never driven the car, first time will be Saturday, and looking forward to it. Will try the google search option thanks.

I know the car is due a cambelt due to age, so that will be the first job that gets down on the car, just need to find or make a crank holding tool and buy a 450+NM torque wrench

Worth fitting a billet steel bottom pulley as the stock aluminium ones are prone to breaking the keyway. (At the very least fit a new stock one and check the keyway in the cam pulley for cracks) Don’t be tempted to use a rattle gun

[B5NUT]

I have crank locking tool you can borrow.... Just cover my postage both ways, just done my cambelt so happy to loan it.

Thanks that would help. Would it be possible to put a picture of the tool, I've seen a few conflicting post about what tool works on the ABY engine.

Also need to find a supplier that can supply the belt, tensioner, idler pulley's and the water pump.

[Bowie69]

If you're that way inclined, they are easy enough to make -mine took me half an hour!

[Fat Audi 80]

Never driven the car, first time will be Saturday, and looking forward to it. Will try the google search option thanks.

I know the car is due a cambelt due to age, so that will be the first job that gets down on the car, just need to find or make a crank holding tool and buy a 450+NM torque wrench

I have crank locking tool you can borrow.... Just cover my postage both ways, just done my cambelt so happy to loan it.

[Fat Audi 80]

Ha - mine has an AMD remap from back in the day and never goes over 25 even grannying it.... I would be cautious with an unknown car...

Cheers

Steve

[Ian Simmonds]

I used to use mine from Sussex to Manchester week in, week out and driven normally you’ll get over 33mpg. If you’re careful that can come up to 36mpg easily.