(Now if I can find one for my 1.8 I'll be set.)
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Camshaft Locking Tool
00 A4 2.8 ATQ..Is it OK to remove the holding tool during the R&R process, or is there a risk of the cams rotating? And, if they were to rotate, can you just readjust and install the tool to install the belt. Reason I ask, is because there are some videos where the tool is removed, and then the pulleys are popped loose. Then tool is reinstalled. I am just researching prior to performing the belt/water pump replacement. Thanks
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00 A4 2.8 ATQ..Is it OK to remove the holding tool during the R&R process, or is there a risk of the cams rotating? And, if they were to rotate, can you just readjust and install the tool to install the belt. Reason I ask, is because there are some videos where the tool is removed, and then the pulleys are popped loose. Then tool is reinstalled. I am just researching prior to performing the belt/water pump replacement. Thanks
No need to pop the pulleys unless you are doing work under the cam covers.
Here's a good video.
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Thanks Huskerbob, I was thinking you had to pop the pulleys so you wouldn't be a tooth off. I guess if everything is lined up to begin with that shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for the video.
I think he has done this job before!
I think he has done this job before!
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You can't be off a tooth. As long as the big holes on the sprocket lobe deals are facing each other and the bar fits on you are timed. Belt position makes no difference.
Do the whole 9 yards as long as you're in there.
Good Luck!
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Timing on the 2.8 is infinitely adjustable because the cams are not keyed to the sprockets, thus it is impossible to be "a tooth off".
Free the sprockets. Set the timing. Ignore shortcuts that result in an OK job when you could invest a few more minutes and get a good job.
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I disagree. If all you are doing is replacing the timing belt and you are in time prior to the work you will be in time after you replace the belt. Removing the belt and putting a new one on does not change the timing. As long as you have the big holes facing each other and you use the cam lock bar there is no need to pop the sprockets.
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...and why would you go to all the trouble of doing a belt service yet skip the cam seals?
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