Either the damper isn't seated properly all the way around or it's warped. Definitely NOT supposed to be like this. You'll want to replace it as soon as possible.
cool thats what i wanted to hear
I ordered a TDI crank timing gear with flat, from Jack, using the number given (028 105 263E ) and ended up with the old style timing gear.
Are you sure that's the right number?
What's the number for the old lame little key timing gear?
I rechecked the part number and I was wrong, I apologize. I must have assumed that the the higher the letter suffix, the newer the gear. This is not the case. The TDI gear is 028 105 263D. I have edited my previous post to correct the error. Again, I apologize.
No problem, I'll use it on a NA diesel and it'll be awhile before I have the crank out.
Thanks for finding the right number.