Will someone please let me in on their secret for breaking the bolts on the Camshaft Timing Pulleys for an '88 4Runner V6? I am not above buying a special tool but would like to know one that works before making the purchase (the SST listed in the shop manual is no longer sold.)
I have tried a monster pair of channel locks on the spokes and an 18"
1/2in-drive breaker bar on the bolt but haven't had any luck. I am drawing a blank and would appreciate a hint from someone more experienced at this than I.Also, one of the pulleys is mounted opposite the other. That is one is 'face in' and the other is 'face out.' My guess is that the last fellows that worked on this got one of them backward. Anyone know if -- by some far-fetched chance -- if this is factory setup?
Looking forward to that tip on breaking these bolts.
Best Regards,
Luther