Timing belt change

[RAOUL]

How much are James’s bottom pulleys & are they still available?

[Bowie69]

Indeed, it's not a service item, I've never changed mine.

[Mikes2]

I always re-use the bolt if it's not damaged and the threads are clean. It's not a requirement to replace it

[rxl]

James's pulley (Terrybullwon) is WAY stronger than oem (oem is basically a service item, James's is fit and forget.)

Wait for his

his pulley is the best out there what you can buy. i had them all and believe me its worth the money.

[LHD_Kid]

James's pulley (Terrybullwon) is WAY stronger than oem (oem is basically a service item, James's is fit and forget.)

Wait for his

[Chris5044]

Thank you, I just bought a diamond coated washer from ebay.de -- jesus h!!! That cost is stupid!! 39 euro for part then 18 euros to send .. arghhh!!
Ok well since its coming frpm Germany Im not looking at getting it by the weekend now :/ .. mehh.. will get terry's crank pulley thx, and ill ask quattro corner...

ah man.. ill kick myself if it can be sent to me within time ..

Have seen a possible crank bolt substitute, vag part on ebay, theres loads, but dont know if it fits.....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crank-Sha...cAAOSwC0dbqlNy

[mac2226]

Try quattro corner Pete reeve he can get you the belt and bolt sorted and the diamond washer I bought last one about 6 months ago in uk but have seen them for sale Ebay.de timing pulley just replace it with a Terry bullwon version

[Chris5044]

Huge thanks again. Audi tradition havent got back to me and im trying to get all parts before the weekend to do the job.. thx for help..

I've managed to see a post on another forum for a crank bolt replacement / vag and bmw parts, but I dunno how good this is. I will try and wait for audi tradition.. but been 2 days and I can only email them..

Crank bolt (orig part No: 034 105 229 A):
https://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/344140.phtml
VAG N90498002 (part threaded)
or VAG N0101432 (Febi 17230) (part threaded)

https://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/344214.phtml

or BMW 11231736585 (part threaded)

https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/BM-11231736585

(These parts have no thread on the small section nearest the bolt head, the rest is threaded till the end of the bolt - all bolt heads are the same for all shown)

or The 110mm long Febi (VAG N90498002, Volvo 9186595) is fully threaded

I googled the part number of the crank pulley, you are right terry does them, but i cant get it till next week.

Crank pulley source discovered:

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/034105263a


Is Terry's Crank Pulley stronger than OEM? If so - I may wait for this..

[Chris5044]

Hey guys its ok chill. We are exchanging info here. For the love of the forum and our enthusiasts. all good. thanks for the advice dudes x

[Tractor Dave]

Hey thank you this is great advice, but atm I cannot source a crank pulley -- or a crank bolt from anywhere, or that washer. Am I literally out of options here? :/

Audi Tradition do the bolt, Ebayde the washer and terrybullone (here) the pulley.

https://www.s2forum.com/member/2911-terrybullwon

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diamantsc...oAAOSw2KlcwAg3

(I can't find the bolt on AT at the moment. Eyes getting fuzzy. If they haven't got it anymore, I have a Febi one that I bought before I got one from AT

[Chris5044]

Hey thank you this is great advice, but atm I cannot source a crank pulley -- or a crank bolt from anywhere, or that washer. Am I literally out of options here? :/

[Greg_S]

The timing belt isn’t too bad to do, there is a guide on the forum too https://www.s2forum.com/articles/199...-renewal-guide make sure you change the bottom pulley. For either oe or one of the billet ones.

also make sure you get the £30 coated washer and new stretch bolt.

on timing you need to set the timing 1/2 tooth to the left as you look at it.

3/4” kit is essential as it needs a lot of torque to do up properly. I had to jump up and down on the breaker bar to undo mine the last time

[Bowie69]

Hardly attacking you, is it?

If you recommend something can scrap someone's engine, then I think it is our duty to challenge the idea, don't you?

I'm all for doing things in unconventional manners as long as not detrimental.

But a rattle gun, on these engines, is bad news, very bad news.

[riche164]

I only suggested using the air gun to open the bottom pulley there seems to be a lot of aggression to anyone who suggests something that’s not by the book on this forum. Einstein I’m sure never done any timing belts if you don’t like what some (suggests ) why attack them for it

[simons2]

Probably use an air gun to undo but only if you are going to replace the bottom crank pulley and then install and torque as per manual