I have finally traced down the oil leak on my 91. As near as I can tell it
is the crankshaft seal. The "bible" shows the seal and lists a tool
#(whatever) along with the torque formula. Since I dont have the VW specific
tool and probably never will I was wondering if anyone here on the list has
done this seal replacement and can offer some insight? From looking at the
manual and the cut away with the "tool" it seems that it just goes through
the locating holes and holds the pulley so one can unbolt it. Would it be
possible to just put a couple of bolts through the pulley to "hold it" while
the nut is removed? The seal replacement is simple enough and pretty
straight forward but its the pully removal without the specific tool that is
causing concern.
I am going to struggle through it but I was hoping for someones expertise to
save me knuckle skin and trial and error time. Has anyone done this seal
replacement that can offer some "tips"?

Thanks,
A J