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Post23-07-2008, 7:03    Subject: Balance shaft/Fixation/Adjustment Quote

Hello,
I replaced the front crankshaft seal on my 2.5 TDI AFB engine about six months ago.
Removed the upper oil pan, etc.
Looking back, I realized that I made a mistake with the balance shaft; I didn't secure it properly.
While I don't experience any vibration or anything like that, I find it highly unlikely that it's perfectly accurate.
Now I'm just not sure if the timing chain sprocket can be turned without being removed after loosening the sprocket bolt on the timing chain.
It had to work like this: Fix the balancer shaft, loosen the sprocket, then set the engine to Top Dead Center (TDC), and then tighten the sprocket bolt with 45 Nm of torque.
Can it work like that?
Is it possible to rotate the balance shaft by 180 degrees?
I read on Motortalk that the dealer supposedly installed the oil pump rotated 180 degrees after replacing it!
According to my understanding, it should run one-to-one.
Should I expect any damage if it doesn't run properly?
I would appreciate it if someone could help me.
Best regards,


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Post29-07-2008, 6:55    Subject: Balance shaft/Fixation/Adjustment Quote

Can anyone help me?
Sure, here's the translation:

"MFG" is an abbreviation for "Mit freundlichen Grüßen," which translates to "Sincerely" or "Best regards" in English.


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Post01-08-2008, 6:28    Subject: Balance shaft/Fixation/Adjustment Quote

It's a shame that I'm the only one providing entertainment.
It went really well, just as described.
It was rotated approximately 90 degrees.
Furthermore, it makes two revolutions and engages the KW 1.
However, I haven't been able to observe any significant changes.
"The only thing is that before, you could feel a slight vibration when placing your hand on the engine, but now you can't."
Interior: Nothing seemed amiss.
Regards,
P.S.: At least I've eased my conscience now! icon_lol.gif


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Post01-08-2008, 12:37    Subject: Balance shaft/Fixation/Adjustment Quote

Well, you just posted first in a different forum...
Gruß Christian
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Post02-08-2008, 13:03    Subject: Balance shaft/Fixation/Adjustment Quote

Yes, that's correct.
I think it's important to always post answers and content so that others can benefit from them as well.
Regards icon_lol.gif


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Post02-08-2008, 14:44    Subject: Balance shaft/Fixation/Adjustment Quote

While I can't offer any further assistance, I still want to say something about it.

@christians

I find your behavior towards 'A6 Andreas' a bit arrogant. Do you really believe that this is the only forum where people with expertise gather? You are seriously mistaken. While it's definitely the best forum I know of (when it comes to diesel vehicles), your tone is a bit stressful.

You can always find information in other forums. It doesn't matter which forum something is posted in first. I could list 10 users from here who also post the same things in other forums. And I would say, 'I don't care at all,' I don't even think about that. If someone gets help somewhere else instead of here, that's great. That's exactly why forums exist: to share experiences and offer help.

If you know the solution to the problem but don't want to reveal it, then that's an extremely unfair and unsportsmanlike thing to do. Think about it.

Perhaps there are other opinions on this topic. I'd be interested to know who else here is 'thinking incorrectly.'

Sure, here's the translation:

'MFG' is an abbreviation for 'Mit freundlichen Grüßen,' which translates to 'Sincerely' or 'Best regards' in English.


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Post02-08-2008, 21:34    Subject: Balance shaft/Fixation/Adjustment Quote

Hi,
You don't know the story. I used the same username on Motortalk, and I answered A6 Andreas to the best of my knowledge and belief. Repeating everything here again is too time-consuming, and it doesn't really help. If someone else encounters this problem in the future, I will also share my experience here.
Gruß Christian
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Post03-08-2008, 8:10    Subject: Balance shaft/Fixation/Adjustment Quote

Oh man,
That was a misunderstanding.
Christians is right, we had been communicating about PN.
I just ran it in parallel.
Since I needed a quick answer.
I didn't just want to start screwing things together without thinking!
I only posted that because I thought maybe others might find it useful.
Everything is in the best order icon_lol.gif.


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Post03-08-2008, 11:42    Subject: Balance shaft/Fixation/Adjustment Quote

Okay, yes, alright. No, I didn't really know the story. I also didn't know that the problem had actually already been solved. 'Man' shouldn't always be so hasty in writing. icon_biggrin.gif
Nothing personal, @christians.

Sure, here's the translation:

'MFG' is an abbreviation for 'Mit freundlichen Grüßen,' which translates to 'Sincerely' or 'Best regards' in English.


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