2000 Volkswagen Passat Crankshaft sprocket bolt

2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
103,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MACHANICTOGO
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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
Feb 3, 2009 at 1:17 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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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
Feb 3, 2009 at 1:19 PM