Jim85IROC

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I've got my LQ9 mostly torn down to the shortblock, but I can't get the crank balancer/pulley off. My 3-fingered puller set doesn't have anything big enough to work, so I borrowed a larger one from my cousin, but the fingers just slide right off the balancer as soon as I start to tighten it.

This isn't the type of tool that I'm going to use often (or hardly ever for that matter) so I'd really prefer to avoid the Snap-On type stuff due to cost. Anybody recommend an affordable puller that can do the job well?

5.3LJimmy

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O'reilly sells a puller that is designed for Chrylser pulleys that works great for the Gen 3. It's not cheap though. Maybe they will do the loan-a-tool deal for it?

5.3LJimmy

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Here is a link to the one I'm talking about: http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool.../OTC-6267.html

massls1guy

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+1 on the chrysler style puller. Autozone rents those for free.

XtremeDime

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I bought a 3 jaw pulley for like 15$ from schucks.

Jim85IROC

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Borrowed a kit from Advance Auto that had that chrysler-style puller. Other than not having a long enough rod to slide into the crank bolt hole, it worked nicely. Thanks for the advice!

Damian

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Most of the elcheapo generic pullers will get it off. I just wouldn't use them over and over again. I abused/destroyed 2 cheap pullers before biting the bullet (and bending over) to buy a Snap-on puller.

If you're a weekend warrior or only using the puller once, a $10-15 puller at Autozone will work just fine.

Hamrdown

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Just rent one. No need to buy one unless you plan on doing this many times.

OUTLWZ

I just used 2 J-hook prybars.. Came off with ease.

printmanjackson

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can you not rent the tool to remove the balancer AND install the new seal from AutoZone?