dandan Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Does anyone have one that I could borrow please? Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dandan Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Aha - that doesn't sound toooo bad. I was worried about the starter method onto the ground as the car is on stands/blocks...could be interesting Onto the chassis leg sounds a little more sensible. Is this a common "enthusiasts" method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 machine mart , there is harmonic dampaner removal tool that works , cost about £19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 if you've got a manual car can't you just put it in gear and have someone press the brake pedal and then just go for it with your socket and breaker bar (+extension if needed) setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dragondrummer Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Aha - that doesn't sound toooo bad. I was worried about the starter method onto the ground as the car is on stands/blocks...could be interesting Onto the chassis leg sounds a little more sensible. Is this a common "enthusiasts" method? i used the chassis method when i changed my cambelt,took 3 hours from start to finish with no special tools,im not a mechanic,it's just a straightforward task.i have an n/a auto. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 If you get stuck Dan, I have the Toyota lock up tool and bar for undoing the bolt. Postage there and back might make the Machine Mart one more viable though. You also need a good puller if she's on there tight. I've also used the above methods to remove the bolt, and they work well too. Nice to lock it up properly to fasten it back up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Ah yes - fastening it back up properly would be what would catch me out with the starter method. I'll have a quick look in Machinemart now....I may take you up on your offer though Mig. Do you reckon you could have it to me by Friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 That would wholly depend on whether Royal Mail fancy squeezing some work in between striking this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Ah right - good point, balls! I could always get it all off with the starter method and then use the tool for assembly some time after the weekend. In fact the brake method may be better as I have no rad/exh manifolds or anything so a quick blurt on the starter could be a little messy. Is a long bar, in gear, foot on brake likely to work ok? Is this the puller you mentioned Michel: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht223-46-pce-harmonic-balance-puller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 You often can't get the drive line solid enough, too much hysteresis between crank and back discs, especially the engine mounts and the rubber prop coupling. I'd use a proper lock up tool or devise some means of locking the ring gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Dan i have a home made tool that served me well when changing the cam belt but as Mig points out the darn posties are a nuisance at the mo, is this the first time the pulley has been off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 No - the pulley was swapped for a Boostlogic one about 600miles ago and the crank nose looked in good shape so I'm hoping there won't be any insurmountable "pulling" issues. It's breaking and then retorquing it that is bothering me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 you could always use 1 of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 No - the pulley was swapped for a Boostlogic one about 600miles ago and the crank nose looked in good shape so I'm hoping there won't be any insurmountable "pulling" issues. It's breaking and then retorquing it that is bothering me. give me a shout if you want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 To be honest Paul i think it would be a good idea to have the right tooling for this job. If you don't mind lending me it then I'd really appreciate it. You fancy sending it to same address as QTP instructions (thanks - arrived today) - I can wait a little depending on strike but I'd defo send it recorded/insured to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...balance-puller yes thats the tool. Put a 22mm socket on a breaker bar and then brace it against your TB , turn the key once, there should be enough torque to loosen it , the use the tool to pull the dampaner off. Always works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 To be honest Paul i think it would be a good idea to have the right tooling for this job. If you don't mind lending me it then I'd really appreciate it. You fancy sending it to same address as QTP instructions (thanks - arrived today) - I can wait a little depending on strike but I'd defo send it recorded/insured to be safe. no problem Dan i will post it tommorow, oh apologies on the QTP intructions i "trusted" the wife had posted them about 2 weeks ago but whilst having a sneaky peak in her handbag for some money the envelope was still there , wives dont you just love em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 No sweat mate don't worry. I've just bought a relatively quiet exhaust so it might end up being surplus to requirements - will let you know. Let me know how much postage is on the tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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