I need to remove the triple pulley on my 1986 Vanagon to replace a leaking crankshaft seal. My Bentley manual (p 13.34-35) shows a VW tool #3149 which holds the triple pulley while the bolt (under 258 ft lbs of torque) is loosened. Does anyone know if something simpler will work without doing damage---maybe bolts or steel rod through the holes in the face of the pulley braced on the engine block, or some tool I can get from a local parts store?? I have removed crankshaft pulley bolts from other vehicles with the transmission in gear and the brakes on, although none were tightened to 258 ft lbs. The manual (p 13.39) also shows a VW tool #3088 used to drive the new seal into position. This should not be necessary should it? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
JOHN L FOSTER DEPARTMENT OF POLIICAL SCIENCE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE, IL 62901-4501 Tel: (618) 453-3172 (office) (618) 549-7760 (home) fax: (618) 453-3253 Email: jlfoster@siu.edu
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