how does this work?

[michael_antoi]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OTC-4731-HONDA-CRANK-PULLEY-DAMPER-TOOL-DenLorsTools_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35625QQite mZ4608700861QQrdZ1

where can i buy one here?

DO they work?

[LowEk]

they hold your crank so it wont spin when you do up the bolt without a rattle gun.

[michael_antoi]

um.

isn't it spose to help with removal...?

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

yeah as he said, prevents the crank from turning as you apply force to remove the bolt.

[michael_antoi]

how does it prevent it from turning?

[bennjamin]

look at the link u posted duh

http://i2.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/1e/3b/e8_1.JPG

holds the pulley inplace so u can simply tighten / torque up the crank pulley bolt

[michael_antoi]

where can i get one?

auto stores have them?

[MrJDMCivic]

thats really handy, the crank is normally the hardest thing to remove,

[michael_antoi]

for the information of others:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?store=australia&item_ID=53593&group_ID=12560

that thing aint cheap.

[string]

From the pic it looks like you need to put a socket in the hole and HOLD it steady yourself.

Now, if any of you have ever removed a crank pulley bolt before (without a rattle-gun) then you'll know that it takes a rather large breaker bar.

I think this tool is definately a last resort. Supercheap has such cheap rattleguns which will do the job.

Options in order:

1) Rattle-Gun
2) Leave axels in and stand on brakes which breaking with large bar
3) That tool

After you use a rattle-gun, you'll never EVER go back to using normal tools again. EVER!

:D

[michael_antoi]

neither option 1 or 2 worked for me

[string]

neither option 1 or 2 worked for me
Why did option 2 not work?

[michael_antoi]

tyres just started sliding

and brakes were not strong enough either for some reason

[string]

tyres just started sliding

and brakes were not strong enough either for some reason
If you can apply more torque with your arms, than your brakes can hold, I don't think you should be driving your car on the road... lol

[michael_antoi]

yeh the brakes needed bleeding and the tyres are dodge.

hence method 2 not working.

[totti]

the original tool in that ebay link, they can be bought here for AUS$50-60 just to save you the hassle of buying overseas

[BiGANG]

the original tool in that ebay link, they can be bought here for AUS$50-60 just to save you the hassle of buying overseas

where from?

[spanks]

Tool is used for both removal and refitting the crank bolt..bolt MUST be torqued to specific tightness to stop excessive pressure on crankshaft thrust bearings(if too tight) and to stop excessive movement between pulley/cambelt sprockets/oil pump.