Blocking Starter Ring

[Kamel6k 1]

I, i'm changing the timing belt from my 1.6 gti. The problem is, i can't "block" the starter ring, to unscrew the alternator pollie and access the timing belt. I've saw in Autodata a special strange tool, but is there any DIY way to do it?

 

Thanks!

[richsmells 2]

Big screwdriver or the locking tool you mention

 

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...101718&st=0

Edited May 30, 2010 by richsmells

[Guest mulletsrokk]

I, i'm changing the timing belt from my 1.6 gti. The problem is, i can't "block" the starter ring, to unscrew the alternator pollie and access the timing belt. I've saw in Autodata a special strange tool, but is there any DIY way to do it?

 

Thanks!

 

You could stick a breaker bar on the bolt and give the starter a brief whack! That usually works

[Capn. Pugwash 0]

I did mine yesterday- a flat bladed cold chisel between the ring gear teeth worked a treat

[Kamel6k 1]

Thank you for all the advices.

 

 

 

I'll try your sugestions tomorrow!

[Guest spinners]

I, i'm changing the timing belt from my 1.6 gti. The problem is, i can't "block" the starter ring, to unscrew the alternator pollie and access the timing belt. I've saw in Autodata a special strange tool, but is there any DIY way to do it?

 

Thanks!

It may be to late I have never locked the ring gear, I have always put a spanner on the pully bolt and hit it with a hammer. The shock of the hammer loosens the bolt like an impact gun would do. Saves any damage to the ring gear.