1997 Volkswagen Jetta Get Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts Loosen Them That Order

1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
177,000 MILES
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DUNE23
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how do I get at the coolant pump pulley bolts to loosen them? and do I have to do that in order to remove the timing belt for a head gasket replacement?
Also, how do I rotate the engine to get the timing to line up with the OT marks... and if it is lining up with the OT marks, is that the same thing as TDC?
Apr 6, 2013 at 3:08 PM
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There is a special pulley holder tool that you can purchase. Snap-on makes a real good one. But there are several different ways to loosen them up without the tool. Leave the belt on so there is more tension. You can either hold the pulley with same channel locks or you can lock the pulley with a flathead screwdriver or a small pry bar by placing the screwdriver in between two bolts and holding the driver so that when you loosen a bolt the pulley doesn't jump. Or typically if you have a good air ratchet, it'll usually just loosen the bolts right up.
Apr 19, 2013 at 7:32 PM
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