I'm changing the timing belt on my 1998 300 TDi and have come unstuck trying to get the timing gear off the crank shaft to replace the crank shaft oil seal. I know there is a 'special' tool to do this, but does anyone know where I can get one cheap, or a way around it. I've tried making a 'puller' but the timing gear is REALLY stuck fast and I'm afraid of stripping the threads in the gear.
Hope one of you experts out there can offer some advice.
Thanks, Icky.