Ok guys. Update. I was off today so I sprayed it with pb blaster this morning. Again around 2. Got me another impact socket and put it on my breaker bar with a 3 inch extension so I could get a little movement room. Had to stand on the breaker bar and pull the car towards me but it sounded like a gunshot and the bolt came loose. Upon inspection, no damage to threads or head of bolt and the threads were clean. So no random shop put lock tite on it. I appreciate everyone giving me ideas on here. I ended up just throwing down with the car and ended up coming out on top. Woo that was fun.
Stuck crank pulley bolt
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Congrats!
Those things are *&*(&#ers. I couldn't get the one off on my Civic, so I paid someone to do the job. This was after realizing that I'd need to buy bigger breaker bars and sockets b/c I broke a couple extensions during my effort. Crazy to see how much those things can twist!
Those things are *&*(&#ers. I couldn't get the one off on my Civic, so I paid someone to do the job. This was after realizing that I'd need to buy bigger breaker bars and sockets b/c I broke a couple extensions during my effort. Crazy to see how much those things can twist!
Originally Posted By: CHARLIEBRONSON21
……..Got me another impact socket and put it on my breaker bar with a 3 inch extension so I could get a little movement room. Had to stand on the breaker bar and pull the car towards me but it sounded like a gunshot and the bolt came loose. ……….
Was this a 3/4" drive socket and bar?
……..Got me another impact socket and put it on my breaker bar with a 3 inch extension so I could get a little movement room. Had to stand on the breaker bar and pull the car towards me but it sounded like a gunshot and the bolt came loose. ……….
Was this a 3/4" drive socket and bar?
Yes. And had such a fun time with that bolt.
Absolutely. Can't wait until it's running again but that put me a huge step closer.
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Originally Posted By: Shannow
My L67 Caprice, I tried the bump on the starter, impact wrench etc.
Fainally, I cut a serp belt, wrapped it around the pulley a couple times, and use it as a brake for a breaker bar and a length of water pipe.
Came off with no fuss after many many failed attempts.
On a Honda, you buy that pulley lock tool.
Few years ago, there was an internet reference where a guy took the corded impact wrench and hold it for more than eight and half minute. He timed it and the Honda crank belt came off. I don't recall if it was a Dewalt or HF wrench. With the corded, you never run out of oomph if you are patient.
I would think if he was using that tool nonstop for 8 minutes and 30 seconds, it would exceed the duty cycle of the tool, and wear it out quickly.
Originally Posted By: Shannow
My L67 Caprice, I tried the bump on the starter, impact wrench etc.
Fainally, I cut a serp belt, wrapped it around the pulley a couple times, and use it as a brake for a breaker bar and a length of water pipe.
Came off with no fuss after many many failed attempts.
On a Honda, you buy that pulley lock tool.
Few years ago, there was an internet reference where a guy took the corded impact wrench and hold it for more than eight and half minute. He timed it and the Honda crank belt came off. I don't recall if it was a Dewalt or HF wrench. With the corded, you never run out of oomph if you are patient.
I would think if he was using that tool nonstop for 8 minutes and 30 seconds, it would exceed the duty cycle of the tool, and wear it out quickly.
Sigh... One problem down, one more to go.
Charlie
One word of advice. If it took that much to get the bolt off
you should replace said bolt with a new one.
One word of advice. If it took that much to get the bolt off
you should replace said bolt with a new one.
Originally Posted By: Winterpeg
If it took that much to get the bolt off
you should replace said bolt with a new one.
That shouldn't be necessary. The old bolt can be reused unless it displays obvious signs of physical damage. I suspect the OP's problem was that he simply wasn't applying enough break-free torque.
Warning: If a new bolt is used, torquing is a TWO-STAGE process using TWO different torque figures!
If it took that much to get the bolt off
you should replace said bolt with a new one.
That shouldn't be necessary. The old bolt can be reused unless it displays obvious signs of physical damage. I suspect the OP's problem was that he simply wasn't applying enough break-free torque.
Warning: If a new bolt is used, torquing is a TWO-STAGE process using TWO different torque figures!
That sweet feeling of success...congratulations!
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