2005 Passat TDI balance shaft tools needed ASAP

Balance shaft kit purchased from Bora, I have the Deluxe timing belt kit purchased from METALNERD for my 98 Beetle TDI.
I was curious if any of the tools used on the 98 beetle 1.9 tdi will work for the b5 engine.
I would be interested in either purchasing or renting the required tools to complete the balance shaft module job this next weekend starting Friday morning December 10th, 2010.
I'm hoping that all the parts will arrive by Thursday at the latest.
Anyone near Minnesota with the required tools?
If you send me a P.M., please include a phone number and I'll contact you a.s.a.p.

Thanks

I purchased all the needed tools for the BSM job from Metalnerd and VW/SnapOn - http://buy.equipmentsolutions.com/VWAudiEcom/Login/SelectLogin.aspx
One locking pin and the wrench for the tensioner are the same as needed for your Beetle. If you don't find someone closer to you, send me a PM.

Hi, can you provide a tool list and approximate cost?

ptsbug: You are very close to greengeeker(Nick), he will do the job(see what he charges).

Jon

rarmstrong said:

Hi, can you provide a tool list and approximate cost?

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Tool list is in the BSM replacement procedure PDF file here - http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=233651

Number/Source/Description/Price
BEWBHWKIT4PC/Metalnerd/Timing Belt Kit/$75.00
MNQ6H5/Metalnerd/Hex ball socket/$12.00
MNYANK-4CYL/Metalnerd/Crankshaft counter holder/$125.00
3393/VW-SnapOn/Alignment tool, subframe/$21.72
3411/VW-SnapOn/Lock carrier support pins/$19.32
T10053/VW-SnapOn/Crank seal installer/$18.72
T10255/VW-SnapOn/Balance shaft locking tool/$15.00
T10392/VW-SnapOn/Puller/$91.68
Total: $378.44
Prices may not be current and do not include freight!!!

edit: also pictured in post 2 is the 14mm XZN bit from Metalnerd (MNXZ14) that is $15.00

...plus many other hand tools, plus engine hanger, plus a service manual, plus lots and lots of time if it is your first attempt at this job. When you consider the investment in tools, time and risk of doing the job correctly, having someone trusted do the job looks very appealing.

Awesome...I just had my timing belt done 30k ago so I bet I can skip that for awhile. Are most of these tools proprietary vw tools sold by snap on? Thank you!

Don't forget the toaster oven to heat up one of the gears for assembly.

After I finished my BS swap, I kept my timing belt tools and sold the rest for 80% of the price I paid.

Did you sell on Ebay?

Just completed the balance shaft module change along with the timing belt change, calculated approx. 20 hours including a few tools we had to round up, so probably closer to 17.
A big thanks goes out to Chittychittybangbang for the tool rental assistance, car is so quiet now I can hear the idler bearing on the accessory belt tensioner going out.

rarmstrong said:

Did you sell on Ebay?

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No, I just them here at tdiclub.com. It was quick and easy.

looking to buy (3393 alignment tool for subframe)snapon said they dont have them not a good number?? where can i get this?

thanks guys i have ordered all the tools i need.Thanks s4phillips i found your post on the snapon.com thanks for all the help.

cajun, you can use your lug wrench that came with the car. if you don't have a second one just cut it in two pieces. perfect fit for subframe

Dam i could have saved 22.00 and added some tools to my home made tool draw.LOL I did order few new tools you can never have to many. It does make things go a lot faster with the correct tools.

cajunspice said:

Snip...It does make things go a lot faster with the correct tools.

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Yes it does!