crank pulley bolt

[dan_vtec]

hi guys, ive searched and read a few posts about the crank pulleys. basically ive got a 200tdi disco and ive come to do the timing belt. and cant get the bolt out so am open to ideas.
ive got the front pulley off with the 4 bolts and am now at this balancer thingy and the main bolt.
ive tried a strong bar on it while a freind had it in gear with foot hard on brakes.
tried air impact wrench on it
had it red hot with oxy bottles and tried both of above again
tried shocking it loose with a chisel on one of the bolt flats

no sucess. getting very very annoyed with it but belt needs doing desperatley.

 

[rubythursday]

use a socket and strong arm on the bolt. Pull the wire from the stop solenoid to prevent the engine from starting, wedge the strongarm against the chassis and activate the starter briefly.

 

[biolandy]

Did my 300 tdi last week,bolt also very tight.Put wooden blocks under engine to stop breaker bar rotating-got in and turned key,landy lifted up-released key and repeated-after 2-3 goes bolt gave way.Did start the engine first to make sure battery was nice and lively.
Got this method from the forum-thanks guys

 

[nrgserv]

i use a 3/4 drive with T bar to chassis. block of wood under bar on chassis end to protect. disconnect fuel cut off as already said.
keep friends / kids / pets / valubles out of way......

 

[nrgserv]

had it red hot with oxy bottles and tried both of above again

hmmmm..........
probably not done the damper much good.
or the seals.

 

[ratty]

I use the starter to crack em off anorl.

 

[thebiglad]

I use one of these and a long breaker bar:

4x4 Store


Expensive, yes - good and controlled mounting and dismounting of crank pulley bolt, YES.

 

[Mudynaty]

www.DIFFLOCK.com has a tool that will do this job. About £85. Did mine in 5 mins.

 

[nrgserv]

dont have the locking tool for the crank as the starters always been successful.

i do have a (home made) tool for removing the damper pulley tho as i find these either slide off reet easy or are stuck bl**dy tight!

you've got that bit to look forward to........

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

dont **** about - get the timing tool kit from fleabay - about £50 - save a very expensive mistake, as others will testify .

Dan - alter yo userCP to show where you live - someone might offer to help.
If yu are anywhere near me, shout.

 

[dan_vtec]

im a bit worred about doing the starter way as i dont think it will loosen it. been an engineer for several yeard and know when something is FT lol

 

[battenberg]

im a bit worred about doing the starter way as i dont think it will loosen it. been an engineer for several yeard and know when something is FT lol

Just do it... it's worked for me and everyone else I know who has tried.

 

[dan_vtec]

Just do it... it's worked for me and everyone else I know who has tried.

suppose its worth a try, not had time to look it at for a few days to be honest. but may give it ago

 

[battenberg]

make sure you know which way the engine turns and your breaker bar is under the chassis rail and jammed right in... you may want to close the bonnet too..!

let us know if it works, and god help you when it comes to pulling off the damper! you got a hydraulic puller?

 

[dan_vtec]

make sure you know which way the engine turns and your breaker bar is under the chassis rail and jammed right in... you may want to close the bonnet too..!

let us know if it works, and god help you when it comes to pulling off the damper! you got a hydraulic puller?

yeh got a puller mate. these bolts arnt left hand thread are they? just thinkin now lol

 

[battenberg]

yeh got a puller mate. these bolts arnt left hand thread are they? just thinkin now lol

no normal thread. just a flick of the starter is all it needs

 

[dan_vtec]

no normal thread. just a flick of the starter is all it needs

i hope your rite matey. ive about had enough of the peice of crap lol:doh:

 

[nrgserv]

silsden!?
i'm in shipley if you need / want help.
or just someone to come stand and watch while you do it.
or do it for you while you stand and watch.

then its the damper pulley........

dont use the hydraulic pullers on the outside as it'll pull the outer off the inner then it'll be definately yagged.
(if it aint already from the boc spanner)

offers there.

 

[kingsonlim]

I use one of these and a long breaker bar:

4x4 Store


Expensive, yes - good and controlled mounting and dismounting of crank pulley bolt, YES.

Hi Dan_Vtec....I've got the tool thebiglad mentioned........if you need assistant in sorting out the crank pulley....give me a shout.....could come give you a hand if needed.......I live at Batley

do make sure you have new bolt and new woodruff key as well......made a mistake for not using new woodruff key on mine and had a nightmare sorting out it out when new crank pulley was needed...

 

[dan_vtec]

well guys, had a spare 15 mins today and did the starter thing and much to my supruse it came undone!!!
the damper came off in my hand with no problems.

thanks to you 2 locals for offering support. im also available to help any of you guys with stuff if required.


now onto next problem i came up against before i had to dash of to do a job. the timing case has a stud through it at top of water pump. some idiot has sheared it off at some point and its holding case on so looks like im gunna have to drill it out and re tap it.