Diving in.

[icyhotpatch]

I do have a Bentley just dont have much time to read it page to page. My gasket is 3 notch. The head bolt size is confusing to me as well what engine codes go with what bolt sizes.

Thanks for the tip on the shaft play. Ill do that tomorrow if I get time. Hopefully its something else. If its the intermediate shaft engine must come out.

[icyhotpatch]

I think I am going to drop the motor did compression test today all with parameters but I am not able to see the leak at all. It seems to be coming from the front of the motor on the lower half now that the valve cover leak has been dealt with. No play in the intermediate shaft pulley loosened but did not remove the belt but doesnt rule it out. I think dropping the motor and trans  will make it quicker and be more effective to clean the motor after the leak is fixed.
Any tips? And if it is the intermediate shaft seal the motor must be removed to replace the seal anyway or atleast thats what my Bentley says.

So wish me luck

[Gizmoman]

So wish me luck

[icyhotpatch]

Thanks I know you guys are concerned because of my lack of VAG wisdom but I must learn through my mistakes and triumphs.

[icyhotpatch]

Anybody got me a link to where I can buy a triangle socket for the ip?

[icyhotpatch]

Dont have alot of time but the car has been fun to work on so far. Maybe its because unlike my other cars its just awesome.

[flowmastergfunk]

Thanks I know you guys are concerned because of my lack of VAG wisdom but I must learn through my mistakes and triumphs.

:thumbup:

Bravo. That's the attitude that keeps you going! We all had to start somewhere. It's been 6+years since I got my first vw diesel and I am still learning. I am excited to get into the turbo world!

as for the triangle socket...good luck finding it! I made mine by taking a 13mm 6-point and grinding down 3 of the sides with a dremel until it fit the bolt.

[icyhotpatch]

I just didnt want to screw up with the dremel and have to go buy another 13mm hate wasting tools like that. I have most of the ip disassembled. Just need those bolts out.

[flowmastergfunk]

Go slow

[ORCoaster]

In a pinch I have used the thin vise grip pliers I own.  One on the flat one on the rounde part and quick snap to get them to loosen up.  One shot try generally. 

[icyhotpatch]

Got it out but now this wont come out:

[audilvr]

http://www.hansdieselparts.com/3SidedSpecialTool.htm

these guys have the tool

[icyhotpatch]

I might order that but got them out already

[ORCoaster]

A flat screwdriver and hammer work don't they?  Counterclockwise thread on this one?  Been awhile since I disassembled that top side.

[icyhotpatch]

There is a 5mm allen key then the big flathead looking thing