So i jumped into the timing belt job, probably should've researched more first. i got the timing belt tools and good instructions on that...doesn't look too bad. But i've got no instructions for the apparently 'easy' stuff like stuff about the front carrier. got the bumper off, now:
Q1 - do you guys put it into service position or just take the whole thing off? i don't have the
special service position 'tool' could you just rest it on the loosened bolts?

Q2 -how much **** do you need to disconnect? do you drain the whole system before moving the carrier?

ok thats it for now, probly more q's coming. hope i can get this done by sunday night.

thanks

 

Here's a 2.8 writeup
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng39.shtml

 

thanks, that helps

 

****...i have my crankshaft locked and i was using a gear puller to pull the cam sprocket and the camshaft rolled forward (clockwise) almost 90 degrees. Can you move it counterclockwise? its hard to grab anything on it at all to turn it.

 

Yep... move it back. You 'should' be able to pop the cam gears with the cam tool on.. little tight though.

 

ok thank, i got i back

 

all finished up....took about 8 hours, think if i did it again it would take half that. there was a shitload of oil and grime all over the place, but it didn't look like the seals were leaking so i left them alone. not sure if it's oil from when my valve cover gaskets were badly leaking (i hope) or something else. what is the gasket that connects the upper half of the oil pan to the engine...would that maybe be leaking? biggest pain in the *** (and time consumer) about the whole job is moving and disconnecting hoses and wiring that go to the front carrier so you can swing it out of the way. thanks guys for the quick responses to my q's.

 

Don't worry If your car is anything like mine you'll be able to time that thing in your sleep in a few months

For the carrier tools I picked up some aluminum rod and threaded the ends. Then bent the other end into a hook. Twas Cheap and the aluminum threads like butter.

 

i actually swung it right out of the way like in the above audiworld link...seems like it would've been a pain to just slide it out slightly.

 

what up guys,
I'm also doing my TB and I need to get my fan out of the way but i dont have the special chopsticks tool. Is there anyway any of you know of or have done it without the chopsticks? its greatly appreciated. this is aggrivating me!