Crank pulley bolt is a C%!T!

Sup chumps, having a really hard time removing this SOB.

Already broken a socket, a SCA chrome vanadium ones, and its cracked, so guess there still not as tough as they say hahaha

IM ready to call it quits an throw it all back together >_<

Ive tried a massive 1.5 meter pole as extension still no luck

Using this tool to hold the pulley to stop rotating, it works Ok, but prbs not the most ideal tool to use, as it slips quit easily.

http://www.denlorstools.com/shop/ima..._646796_LG.jpg

Is a Air impact gun the only way to go? Ive heard of ppl in the states that have had zero luck with conventional rattle guns that most workshops have, instead opted for a truck rattle gun to pull the sucker off...

You need a rattle gun, 1/2" at least and also impact sockets - normal sockets are no good.

Or an 1" breaker bar with extension. I use a truck/heavy machinery ratchet.
Even a 1/2 inch can snap On the crank bolt !

dangz! im starting to think i bite off more than i can chew doing the timing belt at home :/

Hrmmm might need to go around and hunt for some bigger tools and defs impact sockets...

Was thinking of hiring a impact gun + compressor, but i doubt it would b upto the job, though i could b wrong

But might go an ask around few places if they can loosen up the bolt firstly before i go spending more dosh on tools

Don't drive the car with the nut loosened...

The correct impact socket should do it on a 1/2" gun, just use a lower setting and hit it for longer. Or as Ben said, go for a 1" bar with extension

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Originally Posted by senna

Don't drive the car with the nut loosened...

The correct impact socket should do it on a 1/2" gun, just use a lower setting and hit it for longer. Or as Ben said, go for a 1" bar with extension

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well there goes my idea hahaha will defs give a go 2morrw with bigger tools... never doin a timing belt ever again lol

try this http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...y-Bolt-Remove&

get a oxy and heat that shit up

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Originally Posted by dorikin

try this http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...y-Bolt-Remove&

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wow impressive! must try it 2morrw :D

just did mine about a month ago. 1st up wedge flywheel good good, get some good sockets and breaker bar, a 1.5m pipe came in handy too, just heat it well (i used propane) and use a good penetration oil and itl come off. Lefty loosy righty tighty, remember that.

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Originally Posted by xclusive_eg8

just did mine about a month ago. 1st up wedge flywheel good good, get some good sockets and breaker bar, a 1.5m pipe came in handy too, just heat it well (i used propane) and use a good penetration oil and itl come off. Lefty loosy righty tighty, remember that.

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im ruling out the idea of jamming things into the flywheel to stop it spinning... heard cases where they broke a tooth off the fly wheel and cracked the bell housing lol...

but from what everyones gathered ill go from there, good useful tips, and hopefully things work out 2morrw for the best :D

Worse case, ill have to put the thing back together and pay a workshop to do it, which i dont wanna, but if i cant undo this bolt than thats that lol

no need for rattle gun, go to workshop and borrow a bolt shock tool for crank bolts

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...g/P1010127.jpg

Errr, that'll do it....

The best way to remove the crank pulley without power tools is to bolt a transmission bolt into the block, get a big flat head screwdriver or crow bar and insert into a tooth on the flywheel, position it so that when you un do the crank pulley bolt, the bolt and screw driver will jam and stop the engine from turning. Then use a big breaker bar to undo the crank pulley bolt. Use a pipe as an extension if you need extra leverage.

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Originally Posted by Bludger

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...g/P1010127.jpg

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If i had access to one of em suckers, dont think ill b posting ere lol

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Originally Posted by gen2 CRX

The best way to remove the crank pulley without power tools is to bolt a transmission bolt into the block, get a big flat head screwdriver or crow bar and insert into a tooth on the flywheel, position it so that when you un do the crank pulley bolt, the bolt and screw driver will jam and stop the engine from turning. Then use a big breaker bar to undo the crank pulley bolt. Use a pipe as an extension if you need extra leverage.

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as ive said, i dont think ill go that route under the chances of snapping a tooth off the flywheel or worse breaking the bell housing, but its an idea non the less....

Anyways day 2 of this job, lets hope it goes well haha

Crank pulley tool from honda or SCA

http://automotivetool.files.wordpres...ulley_tool.jpg

Holds the bolt in place while wedging the actual tool to the chassis of the car (or the ground). Then use a socket and a meter long breaker bar it should come off. Leveridge FTW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE-pzP8g_x4

just jam it lol. flywheel doesnt break that easy.

Heat it up with a jetlighter, heatgun, torch etc
Quickly cool it down with ice
Put the breaker bar on and give it a few taps with a mallet or your hand if you think you're tuff.
Watch as the bolt magically comes free!

i attempted this while engine was OUT the car (halfway through engine swap) ended up getting the shits, and buying a new crank pulley + bolt HEHEHE good luck with it but :)

you really shouldnt be sending shocks through the engine, could cause premature wear, + snapping components,

where are you situated? i have the special locking tool id be happy to lend you?

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Originally Posted by infurNOS

Crank pulley tool from honda or SCA

http://automotivetool.files.wordpres...ulley_tool.jpg

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SCA? I worked there until just recently and I know we didn't sell that tool, wasn't aware of ordering it either?