On 4/10/08, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:
>
> I'm reinstalling the flywheel on my engine (okay, it's an SVX engine,
> but it is still in my Vanagon) and realized that...unfortunately, I'm
> going to need some way to hold the flywheel in place while I torque up
> the bolts.
>
> In the Bentley they show a nifty VW "tool" VW 215C that looks like it
> clips on to the teeth, wrapping around the stud for the starter motor.
>
> So, where to I get one? Or do folks have some other suggestions on how
> to keep the flywheel from turning while torquing and simultaneously
> not damaging it?
>

Kim,

Try JC Whipmey:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/VOLKSWAGEN-FLYWHEEL-LOCK/GP_2004289_N_111+10201+600017952_10101.jcw

Or this one on Epay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Bug-Dune-Buggy-Air-cooled-Engine-Flywheel-Lock_W0QQitemZ370039980625QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item370039980625

Or just about any VW specialty place such as this one:

http://www.jbugs.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=5003&Category_Code=Tools

Thar purdy cheep.

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BenT