Am semi-foolishly trying to "save the family some money" by replacing a few suspected bad seals and the oily timing belt. Ordered and very much enjoyed using the special tool that helps remove bolt for crankshaft pulley. Crankshaft pulley is more than stubborn, as opposed to "Once you get the bolt off, the pulley will just come off with a little persuasion." as posted elsewhere. Any advice would be MUCH appreciated.
--Matt E.
I've had to use a puller each time on mine. That is difficult on some models - mine included - because the puller bolts don't like to fit through the small slots on the pulley (actually a harmonic dampener). I ended up hooking the bolts on the edge of the dampener the first time and rigging up some hooks after that. Pulling by the edge is not a good idea because it can cause the rubber ring to shear.
Be sure to start the crankshaft bolt back in to give the puller something manly to push against. The pulley is reinstalled by pulling it back on with the bolt, but be sure the woodruff key is seated and teh pulley pushed as far on as you can by hand before using the bolt.
Mike
Put a wrench on it, wedge the wrench against the water pump, and bump the starter. It'll come right off. This is the only reliable way I've found of doing it on automatic cars where you can't just put it in gear to lock the crank.
Whoops, I missed the part that you got the bolt out already. Hmm that's an odd one, usually it just pops right off. Perhaps a gentle nudge with a rubber mallet will help.
I found mine had a firm grip, to the extent that the pulley had to be pulled about halfway off before it could be persuaded to slide off. I used a mallet to no effect the first time, and even tried a pry bar.
Mike
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