hi,can anyone say whether i can put the lock plate in end of camshaft so that i can undo camshaft pulley wheel nut

[chas]

hi ,just need some info on undoing camshaft pulley wheel nut on mk2 golf gtd can i use the flat locking plate that slots in end of camshaft while i do it or would it damage anything,thanks

[Volkswagen Owners Club]

As far as I remember that is the way to do it safely as takes the stress off the cambelt loosening and tightening the pulley bolt