Thread: 300tdi flywheel locking tool

The mechanic that did my belt had to use a rattle gun and remove the rad to undo it as it was so tight. No amount of trying to just flicking the key or straining on a bar would undo it.
Then he left his socket rachet on the bolt and started the engine....bang bang bang which didn't do the radiator any good at all!!!
Oh well, we all make mistakes.
AlanH.

FWIW here's the crank holding tool I made.

I cut the stock, a mate turned and welded it for me.

I intend to make my flywheel locking tool, can anyone tell me what the wading plug tread in the flywheel housing is? (I don't have the wading plug) - thanks

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...ml#post1530077

Well, I did the job. Undid crank pulley bolt by bracing breaker bar against chasis member and turning starter, undid with no problems. The pulley needed a puller to remove it but it was not difficult. I only used a 9.5mm drill bit to lock the pump, the flywheel I just put in place by sight but did not use a locking tool. But I did mark all the pulleys and old belt, then transferred the marks to the new belt. And finally to do up the crank bolt I locked it with a cold chisel.

PS what are the threads for the timing cover and flywheel housing wading plugs?

PPS managed to wrestle the fan shroud in and out without removing the top hose, but I may as well have as I think the 'P' gasket is leaking.

Originally Posted by toc_bat

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PS what are the threads for the timing cover and flywheel housing wading plugs?

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1/4" BSPT (19TPI)

[edit] and here's a pic of the tool I made beside the OE plug

Originally Posted by toc_bat

l.

PS what are the threads for the timing cover and flywheel housing wading plugs?

Check Dave's link - there is an illustration there,

Cheers Charlie

Originally Posted by chazza

Check Dave's link - there is an illustration there,

Cheers Charlie

Wrong thread and dimension, although it'll probably work if you aren't too ham fisted.