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Nov 29, 2008 | 06:33 PM

gpainnt

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help locking down flywheel

i am doing a cam swap and i just need some help figuring out how to lock down the flywheel to remove the crank bolt. ls1 how to says just to jam a screw driver in there i did a search but cant find anything more spacific can anyone help a frustrated noob

Nov 29, 2008 | 06:34 PM

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oh yeah car is a4

Nov 29, 2008 | 06:45 PM

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crawl under car, remove circular looking inspection cover plate. take largest flathead screwdriver you have and jam it in there between the flywheel and tranny while your helper breaks the bolt loose. it will take some time to get the right position but it will work. trust me i did it 1 day ago.

Nov 29, 2008 | 06:47 PM

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p.s the inspection cover plate is really thin and has 3 little tabs holding it in. it is on the bellhousing facing down you cant miss it. just pry it out and you will see the flywheel

Nov 29, 2008 | 07:37 PM

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kent moore tool works great.

Nov 29, 2008 | 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4

kent moore tool works great.

man that is a bad *** holding tool. oh well the screwdriver method worked for me. but next time i will definately pick one of those up

Nov 29, 2008 | 09:26 PM

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snap-on 1/2 drive impact

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Nov 29, 2008 | 09:51 PM

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thanks guys will try tomorrow

Nov 29, 2008 | 11:01 PM

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yeah the impact is what we eventually used to install it once we whacked it on enough to catch a couple threads. much easier than wrenching it on.

Nov 29, 2008 | 11:14 PM

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I believe its the kent moore just mentioned.drops the starter install the tool.mesh with the flywheel teeth and locks it in place.other ways mentioned above would work also.

Nov 30, 2008 | 09:03 AM

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Whoa, I'd never ever install it with an impact, I was talking about using an impact to break the bolt loose.

Nov 30, 2008 | 10:47 AM

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i wasn't impressed with the kent moore's price tag but i will admit it worked perfect and the motor wouldnt budge. if you can swing it i say go that route.