I rebuilt my KV engine when the car first went off the road, and I am thinking that, as that was in 2004/5, I probably need to do a cam belt even though it's done no miles since then as I haven't finished the bodywork repairs.
At the time, the local Audi dealer loaned me the crank lock and torque multiplier tool, but frustratingly they've got rid of them now. I wish I'd taken some measurements, but I think last time I mentioned it a local forum member did get in touch to say that he'd got them and might be happy for me to borrow them.
At the time, I wondered if it would be safe to cut around half an inch off the part of the oil pump casting that forms the bottom of the cam belt cover. I didn't do it, but I think I might as it will make changes so much easier in the future - as there are loads of bolts (IIRC) holding the pump in place, it can't make much difference to the rigidity of it. I should also have modified the back cover so that it didn't block access to the water pump, while it was all in pieces. Oh well, a job for when I haven't got any rust left.
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