Volkswagen Golf mk2 crankshaft oil seal replacement pt1

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Having started the Golf 2 up after the cylinder head rebuild and gasket change, i found that the front crank shaft oil seal gasket had blown and was leaking oil. to fix this i need to remove the cam belt again. i used the rope trick to lock the engine as this is an automatic and cant be locked using the gearbox as you would with a manual transmission. it worked ( sort of )

[@peterlawrence9570]

That rope tick is very handy. I used the same trick before when replacing a broken valve spring in the past.
What socket type did you use on the crankshaft, will a normal 19mm 12 Points socket work or did you use a special spline or triple square socket?
Thanks

[@richardjweeks]

If I remember correctly, it was a standard 12 point socket. It fitted perfectly. The roap trick is a far better way than the book method.

[@jockesgarage6049]

i do this right now. i will try the rope trick. How may nm on the bolt on crankshaft ?

[@amine_gym_dz6196]

Good job