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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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I did a cam swap on my car last month, and am gonna do a pulley swap for a friend. I took out the radiator for my cam swap, and i was just wondering if i had to take it out for a simple pulley swap.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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You don't need to remove the radiator. You will have to take out the fan assembly. I needed to when I did my pulley.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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I borrowed a pulley puller from Auto Zone which was short enough to where I didn't even have to pull my fan assembly.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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sorry to jump in here but i got one question i tried using an impact to get the pulley bolt off vut it didnt budge and when i put a breaker bar on the bolt the motor just spins also i have an automatic any ideas??
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sorry to jump in here but i got one question i tried using an impact to get the pulley bolt off vut it didnt budge and when i put a breaker bar on the bolt the motor just spins also i have an automatic any ideas??
You must unbolt the starter and use a big f@#$ing screwdriver or a flexplate stop tool. Do it b4 you take off the bolt 'cause you'll definately need to when you tighten it! ~
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bottlefed01z28
sorry to jump in here but i got one question i tried using an impact to get the pulley bolt off vut it didnt budge and when i put a breaker bar on the bolt the motor just spins also i have an automatic any ideas??
These work great (quick & easy) for the stock & ASP pullies. I am selling these for $40.00 + shipping. $20.00 more for the puller.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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OK guys thanks for the help, I pulled the radiator anyway since i didnt want to go to the store or wait for parts. All finished up now.thanks. Code4 another great tool, I'll hit you up for it later when i need to swap my cam out again.
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