question : Replacing Camshaft and crankshaft seals in 00 TDI ALH

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vwtdi04

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Jan 6, 2004
Location
Ontario/Miss
TDI
Golf
I am doing timing belt today, my water pump started to leak, I have all the tools and parts and printouts , I am ready for this , my both seals camshaft and crankshaft seals started to leak so I will be replacing those as well, I have the seal removal tools as well from my other VAG so I will be using that, now
the camshaft seal shouldn't be an issue but I have question regards the crankshaft seal , I have this tool MN4004 a4 tdi crank lock , can this hold enough pressure while losen the bolt or I missed to get another tool to lock this in place, I did search and not a lot of information is posted regards removal of the seals
 
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Alchemist

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Nov 3, 2007
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta
TDI
'04 ALH Golf
That crank lock is not able to hold the crank against the torque needed to loosen and tighten the crank bolt. It is extremely tight, and anything less than a 3/4" drive breaker bar is not up to the job. Metalnerd does make a crank lock tool for the job, but it is rather expensive for one use. Some members have improvised a tool that you may be able to borrow.

Paul
 
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