Crank Pulley Removal . . . again

Paul_NJ · 03-15-2009, 01:52 PM

I'm on 135,000 miles with an original timing belt, so while I'll pulling things apart to replace the oil seals on top, I thought I'd break the "if it isn't broke . . ." rule.

I searched and found a helpful thread several years ago discussing how to get the crank pulley off, debating the pros and cons of the "starter bump method" vs the "block the flywheel" method. Neither excites me much. What I wish to avoid most is removing the starter. Unhappy memories.

I've got a pretty strong 3/4" drive air impact wrench. Has anyone had success getting the nut off that way? I'd rather pull the radiator, if necessairy, that that lousy starter.

Then again maybe I should stick to the "if it isn't broke . . ." rule.

03-15-2009, 01:52 PM	#1
Paul_NJ Intake Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 36	Crank Pulley Removal . . . again I'm on 135,000 miles with an original timing belt, so while I'll pulling things apart to replace the oil seals on top, I thought I'd break the "if it isn't broke . . ." rule. I searched and found a helpful thread several years ago discussing how to get the crank pulley off, debating the pros and cons of the "starter bump method" vs the "block the flywheel" method. Neither excites me much. What I wish to avoid most is removing the starter. Unhappy memories. I've got a pretty strong 3/4" drive air impact wrench. Has anyone had success getting the nut off that way? I'd rather pull the radiator, if necessairy, that that lousy starter. Then again maybe I should stick to the "if it isn't broke . . ." rule.