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  1.  ..... I can't find the picture I was going to link to. But midway down the side of the bellhousing is a small hole, about 10mm. You can put a large screwdriver through the hole and turn the crank until the screwdriver slides into one of the holes in the flex plate. Now the crank is locked and you can tighten the crank bolt.

     

     

    credits to Canubaru for pic

     

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    This will work above anything else including the starter trick.  Its also safer.  But don't use a screwdriver use a tapered pin punch that is very strong/quality.  Screwdrivers aren't meant for this.

  2. I agree but logic kindof slipped out the window a long time ago.  ECU thinks the coolant temp is 77 degrees.  

    I didn't think the crank sensor affected fuel input. I always thought crank was spark and fuel was the cam sensor.
    Either way it doesn't make much sense for a crank/cam sensor issue that it would start and run when using starter fluid, but won't start on its own. Sounds like lack of fuel to me. What does the ECT sensor say engine temp is?

  3. I am at my wits end with the Vanagon Conversion I am doing.  I used a 2001 Outback EZ30 6 cylinder engine from an LLBEAN model.  Its been a long time since I asked a question here but I know you guys do these swaps too.

     

    It will start on starter fluid but it will continue to run as well.  ONce its running its fine but as soon as you shut it off it won't restart without the carb cleaner helper.  

     

    I think its the crank position sensor and the troubleshooting seems to confirm it but previously it had no fuel pressure and it would revent to the tank or atmosphere after 5 or less minutes the pressure would be 0.  Countless other problems but strangely enough no problems with my wiring or anything I did just consequential stuff.  I have solved the fuel pressure problem with a new pump and chucking the VW charcoal canister but still can't get it to run.  

    In other words I probably had 5 problems before and might be down to this last one but the 4 previous ones have cooked my ego a little.

     

    The FSM says the resistance of the crank sensor should be between 800-1300 K Ohms but this one registers 1850....but strangely enough the one on my backup engine also reads that.  I don't know its any good since I got the whole thing at the salvage yard out of a non running car and it would make sense that someone couldn't solve this on a car too but I keep wondering.  

     

    Anybody else able to confirm that number from another FSM other than the 2001 model version?  I don't want to drop $100 on a sensor if it isn't going to solve it.  All the same the symptoms sure make sense.

     

    Thanks!  

  4. monstaru can we just agree to disagree?If they work great if not it was only a $70 experiment.There is enough steel on them that they aren't gonna collapse or fold over while going down the road.So if they don't work then I am just out the money.There is no need for name calling.

    I think everybody on the board and the road has a right to know what you have done here.  I don't think its safe either and there are a lot of guys saying that.  We do share roadways with you.  Nobody is telling you not to experiment, but that there are limits to a home tool set and engineering.  Contacting a strut manufacturer to get something made to your liking might work or buying some coil over type units that have adjustable perches.   

  5. The ea82 is a different part number but the wheel bearings themselves are the same size if I remember correctly.  The part number for your Brat is 80-5515.  The EMPI parts are being phased out so be aware of that and that getting a replacement may be next to impossible in the future after stock is depleted .  They sold their axle business to another company.  

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