Keeping the crankshaft pulley steady while working on the belt setup makes the job a lot more manageable, and that’s exactly what this holding wrench is for. It’s made for certain VW and Seat 1.6 applications where you need to hold the pulley securely during engine work. A proper crankshaft tool helps avoid the usual struggle of the pulley turning when you need it to stay put.

You’d typically use it during timing belt or related engine jobs on models such as the VW Lupo, Polo, New Beetle, Golf, Bora and Caddy, as well as the Seat Ibiza and Cordoba. It suits engines with codes ARC and AVY, so it’s aimed at the sort of workshop or home mechanic doing specific VAG engine work rather than a general catch-all tool.

At 790mm long, it gives you the reach and leverage needed when access is awkward in the engine bay. The tool corresponds to OEM reference T10028 for Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen, which is useful when checking compatibility before starting the job.

• Crankshaft belt pulley holding wrench for selected VW and Seat 1.6 engines
• Fits applications including Lupo, Polo, New Beetle, Golf, Bora, Caddy, Ibiza and Cordoba
• Suitable for engine codes ARC and AVY
• Overall length: 790mm
• OEM reference: T10028 for Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen

A useful VW and Seat crankshaft pulley holding tool for timing belt jobs on the right 1.6 engine.