Whats the easiest and most inexpensive way to keep the motor from turning over when removing and reinstalling the harmonic balancer bolt for us A4 guys.
Ive seen a tool on here that a member made but was just wondering if anyone else knew any tricks. TIA.

 

Bad *** impact

 

That's what I use. Without an impact about the only way to do it is to get to the converter and utilize a prybar to hold the crank. But that is a PITA!

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thst best way is the kent moore tool that bolts on in place of the starter,, you can find them on e-bay for cheap that is where i got mine,,

you cant use an impact to tighten the bolt,, the torque is 37 ft pounds then 140* after the balancer is fully seated on the crank,,, you will need a good breaker bar and cheater bar to tighten the bolt that extra 140 degrees


also remember this is a 1 time use bolt, replace it every time it is removed

 

i used a long screwdriver to hold the flywheel. probally not he safest way....

 

I use an impact but I used to put a 12" 3/8 extension threw the flywheel and turn it til it gets on the side of the block and stops.

 

impact = bad, its a good way to **** a trq. to yeild bolt

 

Any of you guys that use something through the flexplate mess anything up, or heard of someone messing anything up?

 

Considering I have done more cam installs than I have fingers and toes I have not had one single problem doing this on an auto car. But most of the time the persons cars I work on ask for a ARP bolt anyway.

 

+1 on the Kent Moore Tool, Worth every peso I paid for it.