b4c346

hello, is there another way of removing, installing, the balancer on a a4 without revoving the starter?any help is appreciated.thanks

crainholio

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Impact gun with plenty of air pressure.

msydow

use a GOOD quality puller with an impact wrench. works every time...75% of the time

01ssreda4

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No, you need to remove the starter and install a flywheel holding tool. Thats the correct way and only takes 5 minutes to drop the starter. You need it anyway to correctly tighten the new balancer bolt when you re-install. Or be lazy, and your next thread will be titled " Holy **** my balancer came off while I was doing 70 mph!!!!"

spy2520

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pry bar = flywheel holder

b4c346

thanks for the post. i will remove the starter.

redbird555

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This^^ I used a big prybar through the trans inspection cover I'm not saying its the right thing to do but in the even you cant find a flywheel holder like me this will get the job done.

01ssreda4

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This is the internet...you can't use the excuse "I couldn't find the right tool" I bet there are pages full of them on ebay right this very second.

redbird555

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I should have phrased that differently, I couldnt find one locally and I forgot to order one so therefore I used the prybar method was it right? Nope has it worked for the past 4 different kinds cars I've done it on? Yep lol

camross998

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@ 01ssreda4 tht last part of your post was funny Or be lazy, and your next thread will be titled " Holy **** my balancer came off while I was doing 70 mph!!!!"
tht **** had me cracking you good one dude if tht dont incourage him to do it the rite way nothing will good one

01ssreda4

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Seriously, this is no bullshit, I been around here long enough I have read tons of threads entitled exactly what I quoted. Also, just had a buddy try the prybar method and ended up having to replace his flexplate. Pulling an auto trans is no fun on these cars anyway, I'm just trying to save someone some headache. Truth may sting a bit, but its for your own good.