If it's not one thing, it's the other!

Nov 17, 2005 7 Replies

Before I even managed to get round to doing the wheel bearing on my Nova, the waterpump decided to let all of my engine coolant go whilst on my way back from picking up said wheel bearing from the motor shop. So, got a new waterpump and I can't for the life of me get the crankshaft pulley bolt off (engine just spins!) . I need this off so I can get to the cambelt cover, take that off and then remove the waterpump.



Anyone got any ideas on how to remove a crankshaft pulley? I've got a cheapo socket and breaker bar here and I was thinking of wedging said bar against the ground and turning the engine over via starter motor a couple of times (with spark plugs removed, of course!)



Thoughts?


-- Snapper



If there's a new way, I'll be the first in line. But it better work this time!


Long breaker bar/torque wrench wedge against a part of the chassis. Failing that - Impact driver.

Wedge the starter ring gear if possible.

Have you tried putting the car in gear?

I find there's too much flop (technical term) doing that - everything still moves too much.

Si

: > Have you tried putting the car in gear? : : I find there's too much flop (technical term) doing that - everything still : moves too much. : : Si : :

I did try that, too much flop as you say! Wedged a long breaker bar against the chassis in the end and turned the engine over via starter. Got a satisfying 'CLUNK!' as the bolt came undone! Only managed to get as far as removing the cambelt before it got dark.

Thanks guys!

That's what walls are for, innit.

I'll build one near the car immediately ;)

Si

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