RS2 Timing belt change - advice

[enneeffe]

Hi everybody
I need to change the timing belt of my RS2 and I need a simple advice.

How can I unscrew the main pulley bolt without having the VAG tool to block the pulley?

Is there an alternative method to block it?

Many thanks!

[Boghopper]

You may be able to undo it with a BIG air gun, 3/4" drive, but its the tightening up thats the problem.

It needs to be very tight and accurately torqued to avoid failure of the bottom sprocket at a later date.

Pete

[enneeffe]

I tried this way some time ago with my Urquattro but:
- the air gun I have is not powerful enough
- using a big torque wrench the engine moves and I cannot unscrew the bolt

I had to buy the VAG tool, but I don't want to waste money because I would use it one time only.....

[Jamo]

Vag tool is cheap in comparison to repair damage from a broken bottom pulley.............

[Dobby84]

Will the VAG tool used for an rs2 work for an s2? if so where would I get one from?

[Ducky]

I undid mine by bracing the torque wrench on the floor and turning the engine over on the starter (albeit v.slowly).

[Donnie]

Not on an s2, but I've done it by jamming the brakes on (with some sacrificial wheel bolts) using a board wedged between the drivers seat and the pedal and obviously having it in gear - works no problem. If ypu can't move the bolt, a trolley jack under a 3/4 breaker bar will budge it just be carefull with your bumper.

[Dobby84]

So is there no tool for the 3b? Or if someone has picture+dimensions of a homemade one that would be great.