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Any tips to get crank pulley off with the heads off?

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Old 06-07-2012, 03:11 PM
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Default Any tips to get crank pulley off with the heads off?
I'm having a lot of trouble getting this pulley off without the air pressure the heads offer to stop the assembly from rotating. Any tips?
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Old 06-07-2012, 03:18 PM
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Put it in 4th gear
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Old 06-07-2012, 03:26 PM
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Sorry, I didn't provide enough info! It's on an engine stand, out of the car, no trans attached.
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Old 06-07-2012, 03:41 PM
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Well that certainly changes things now doesn't it, lol.

Only thing that comes to mind is an impact.
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Yup, that's what I was afraid of. I don't have access to one right now and was hoping there would be another way.
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Guess it doesn't have a flywheel installed? Otherwise hold the flywheel. Or install 2 bolts in the crank and a screw driver/prybar to hold it from turning
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^^ That was my next suggestion
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Cool, I'll give that a try, THANKS!
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Is the oil pan off?
If so, stick a piece of 2x4 between a crank lobe and the side of the block.
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Do you have a puller tool, advance auto auto zone carry them then just put a pry bar threw the pulley under the pan to wedge it in their.
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Sweet, I'll try that too. Might do that first; it sounds a bit easier.
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I have the puller tool, I just can't get the bolt off. Thanks for the help guys!
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I put a socket extension in a hole in the gear at the back of the crank. Worked like a charm. Thanks!
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Breaker bar and a cheater. Two flywheel bolts on the end of the crank. Wedge a pry bar between the bolts and the engine stand and let her eat.
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Originally Posted by hpjunky98
I put a socket extension in a hole in the gear at the back of the crank. Worked like a charm. Thanks!
Prying against the reluctor wheel? Definitely NOT a good idea, if that wheel gets out of round by more than a few thousands, the crank sensor may no longer read it...
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