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hey guys, replacing my harmonic balancer on my 253 vh. i have removed fan and 4 bolts holding balancer on, but the main nut i can't get off. i have the car in 1st, handbrake on, and the nut is still tight as a nun's &^%$! won't even budge. um ihave been told an impact wrench might do the trick..would a pneumatic one be better? if so any brands...or does anyone have any hints. i have already bought a harmonic balancer puller. as i was warned how hard they are to get off... thanks guys..
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Hi Andyvh.
Put it in 4th gear, not 1st, & use a long lever, if you haven't got access to an impact wrench.
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Another option (not the safest)is to place a piece of pipe over the handle of your rachet and brace it against the garage floor and just turn your engine over enough to losen the bolt.
Id recomend you disconect your coil to make sure the engine dosent st |
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all ive ever used is a breaker bar with a length of galv pipe bout a meter long i had laying around slide over the handle for extra leverage
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If you try it like that, make sure u have the fan belt off and some plywood or similar protecting ur radiator core
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gday, bought an impact wrench today, didnt work. um not sure about trying to start the car to undo the bolt, too risky. i have already put an extension on the ratchet, but cannot budge it. i have however made a plate up to fit to the balancer, so the bala
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I quite often use the starter trick. As said, disconnect the coil, and only give the starter a quick flick. It doesn't need much.
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