Crank Pulley

[BrianG]

I know this is a stupid question, but I can't break the crank pulley bolt loose!!

Which way do you turn the bolt that holds the crank pulley to loosen it?

[NY eric]

Been there

lefty loosy, Give up and get an impact wrench. I went through this last year. I had a 6foot breaker bar on mine and had the car in gear with the parking break on and the muther F%&*#@ would not come loose. I hit it with an impact and it came off like butter. Where in CT are you I am near Danbury. I could help you out if you want.

Eric

[Pat_in_L.A.]

Re: Been there

Originally posted by NY eric
lefty loosy

Eric

Eric, you only divulged 1/2 the information.

To reassemble, he needs to know the Right Tighty strategy!

[NY eric]

you caught me

Well he only asked how to get it off. What do you want from me? PS did you get the CPU?

[kiwi]

Crank Pulley......

. but I can't break the crank pulley bolt loose!!

..........just had to do it..........a 1/2" breaker bar with a couple of choice wacks with a hammer cclockwise........Torque wrench to tighten............

[Pat_in_L.A.]

Re: you caught me

Originally posted by NY eric
Well he only asked how to get it off. What do you want from me? PS did you get the CPU?

No ECU yet. BTW, what's the torque wrench setting for installing it, or should I just use the impact?

[NY eric]

setting

I want to say 62(not sure) but I gave up and used the impact because I couldnt get the pully to stay put while i was torking it down. ( damn laws of physics) I know it was in the chiltons though. BTW the CPU will be there tomorrow.

[Pat_in_L.A.]

Re: setting

(Pat)"No ECU yet. BTW, what's the torque wrench setting for installing it, or should I just use the impact?"

Originally posted by NY eric
I want to say 62(not sure) but I gave up and used the impact because I couldnt get the pully to stay put while i was torking it down. ...

That was supposed to be a joke. I meant the ECU!

[NY eric]

Too much glue

I have been gluing Frames all day the Super glue has rotted what is left of my senses. sory. I guess i should stick with the beer it is safer for the brain sells. But I figured i wuold kill of the weak ones first.

Eric

[kiwi]

Torque setting.......

.BTW, what's the torque wrench setting for installing it,

100-120 lbs I believe...........green eyes-lol:p

[BrianG]

I thought maybe it was a reverse thread.

NYEric,

I live in Cheshire exit 26 on Rt. 84. Let me know if your ever in the area I would to check out your SVO. I check this board daily so send me a PM and I will give directions if you'll be in the area.

I also autocross in Waterbury and Bristol, so let me know if you want to meet for some fun.

[AT6svo]

Neat trick

Well, I too have had to fight with crankshaft bolts. If I had an impact gun that was up to the task that would be great but the one I have is a POS. Can't even break a lug nut loose.

Anyway, this is a trick I learned and it works, I've tried it. Place a regular socket wrench over the bolt (1/2 wrench is best). Make sure the wrench is set to loosen (i.e apply torque counter-clockwise). Prop the end of the wrench under a secure block of wood (preferably a 4x6 cut to length or shimmed). Remove the coil wire. Put the car in nuetral or step on the cltuch and bump the starter via the ignition switch. When the engine turns over it will break the crankshaft bolt free.

Its a bit red-neck, but it does work. Its only takes a brief second of cranking the engine. You can also see why its important to prop the end of the wrench properly. Try this method at your own risk. If you lack common sense do NOT try this at home

hth,

[svobud]

Re: Neat trick

Originally posted by AT6svo


Its a bit red-neck, but it does work. Its only takes a brief second of cranking the engine. You can also see why its important to prop the end of the wrench properly. Try this method at your own risk. If you lack common sense do NOT try this at home

That ALOT a redneck. I've seen some backyard heros use that method before too. It's a great way to earn a Dawinism award than anything.

[kiwi]

Re:

Brian, my suggestion will work if you have no impact/ I just had to do it.....