2000 Volkswagen Passat Crankshaft sprocket Bolt

Tiny
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I'm doing a timing belt replace seals and water pump, 2.8 V30 V6 passat,

i'm having problems breaking loose the crank bolt for timing sprocket to be removed for seal replacement, Is it Right hand thread or Left hand.

machanictogo
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 AT 1:17 PM

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Tiny
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Is regularhread. I use a breaker bar on bolt and rest bar against frame and crank the starter motor for a second to break loose the bolt. Usually its the only way. Hope this help[s
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 AT 1:19 PM

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