Auto-Stick Engine Gland Nut Removal - Help

I put so much weight trying to remove the gland nut that it snapped a

You need 3/4 or larger solid bar

Standing at the back of the engine, your

If you can get the bolts out that are under the flex plate you can.

I'm sorry, on my recent post I put 1/2 breaker bar, it was a 3/4 breaker bar with 18 inch handle. I put a 6 foor bar over it. The 3/4 square part that inserts into the socket snapped right off. ___ /____\ Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (O\_|_/O) 1971 Super Beetle Auto-Stick U'''''''''''''U The Restoration...

You need a solid bar, preferably welded to the socket.

Tote the whole mess to the local tire shop and ask them to impact it off...

Speedy Jim

Where can I buy a special autostick flex plate holding tool? (no flywheel)

Where can I buy a special autostick gland nut removing tool? (no flywheel, so no torque meister / master) Is their an alternative rather than the cheaters bars. I put so much weight trying to remove the gland nut that it snapped a brand new Craftsman 1/2 breaker bar. Standing at the back of the engine, your try to turn the gland nut counterclockwise, right?

Would it be possible to pull the crank shaft out with flex plate still on it. Then take them to the shop to have it removed. Or, would they have trouble since it is not in the engine and not be able to remove it?

Also, is the gland nut on the Auto-Stick different than regular. I heard they have no bearings. I have never seen an autostick gland nut for sale, would a regular one work. ___ /____\ Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (O\_|_/O) 1971 Super Beetle Auto-Stick U'''''''''''''U The Restoration...