I am in the middle of oil pump gears, and I am stuck. The crank pulley will not come off. I have the bolt out, but I cannot get the damn pulley off. I have a 3 jaw puller on per the service manual but it won't come off. When I tighten the puller, eventually the crank start turning, any suggestions?
Struggling bad, need some help!
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Try and put some lube on the tip of the stud that is pressing on the crank. Might help it slide more.
Also, put as much tension as you can on the pulley (right to the point you're spinning the crank) and use a rubber mallet and tap at various places on the puller or pulley.
Also, put as much tension as you can on the pulley (right to the point you're spinning the crank) and use a rubber mallet and tap at various places on the puller or pulley.
I will give it a try in a few minutes. I feel like it shouldn't be this hard though.
Ya, normally they will come right off, but this does happen.
Is the damper attached to the pulley; one unit?
Is the damper attached to the pulley; one unit?
Yes, it looks like this.
Ok. Try the two things I mentioned.
How hard can I hit the pulley and puller? I don't want to mess up the crank or anything.
You can hit it pretty hard without damaging anything. Using a deadblow or rubber mallet is needed though, or you can ding the pulley.
You can also use wood and tap that with a regular hammer.
You basically just need to "break the seal". You can even try tapping it back towards the engine; as soon as it starts moving you should be good to go. If you do that, do it lightly though.
Upload a pic of the puller setup you have if you can.
Try putting lube on the front of the stud that's pushing on the crank; usually gets it.
You can also use wood and tap that with a regular hammer.
You basically just need to "break the seal". You can even try tapping it back towards the engine; as soon as it starts moving you should be good to go. If you do that, do it lightly though.
Upload a pic of the puller setup you have if you can.
Try putting lube on the front of the stud that's pushing on the crank; usually gets it.
If the engine still in the car and trans is mounted you could put it in gear and have someone hold the brake
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Is the socket on the crank end of the puller small enough to fit inside the pulley?
If it's too big, you are just working against yourself.
I know seems obvious, but double check.
If it's too big, you are just working against yourself.
I know seems obvious, but double check.
Yes it fits inside with a little wiggle room.
Looks like you are trying to muscle it with a ratchet.
Do you have access to an impact?
Do you have access to an impact?
you could also try a 3 foot pry bar leveraged against the pulley (with a rag wrapped around the pulley) to keep to from spinning.
I do but it wont fit, I suppose I could take the radiator out but even then I don't think it will clear.
If you have a torch why not torch up the pulley... That should help get her loose
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I will try both the torch and the pry bar. With the pry bar, you mean put it between the timing cover and the crank pulley?
Success!. I put a little heat to it and used the old crank bolt inside of a bigger socket with the puller. Thanks for all the help.
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