Bobster
.30-06
I have certain tools I will use on my VW and certain tools I do not. They may be OK, but I want the special tools.
I graduated to water-cooled VW long ago. I maintain a fleet of four and just to be able to work on them instead of the dealer I have spent at least $600 on special tools. A VW-specific scan tool and 2in1 tablet to use it were $400, timing tools $100, Tri-Square sockets, etc. not to mention tools crafted out of necessity (and frugality). The attached is a special socket ($12) used to remove the timing adjuster (phaser) from the end of the camshaft. Note how it closely resembles a Torx but a Torx will strip the head of the bolt out and make removal quit difficult. The adjuster is removed to replace the chain and tensioner used to connect the two camshafts together.