Crank Bolt Removal

sleepydsm · 08-17-2005

1992 talon tsi awd 6blt
How do you break it lose? Got any tips or suggestions? In the factory service manual it says use a special tool I don't have. I'm doing the timing belt right now, so any other tips can help too.

CarPsyco84 · 08-17-2005

impact wrench...

blageo23 · 08-18-2005

Kevin. Actually call me and ill bring my impact wrench. It worked on mine. I just charged tha batterys so it should work better.

slowbubblecar · 08-18-2005

A half inch drive extension on a rachet with a bar on the end works well also if you don't want to get the impact

**JET** · 08-18-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowbubblecar

A half inch drive extension on a rachet with a bar on the end works well also if you don't want to get the impact

As long as the engine is still in the car, in gear and the parking brake is on.

08-18-2005

If you are having that much trouble loosening it be sure to use a socket over the bolt and not just plug the 1/2" drive end of the impact wrench into the bolt end. You can expand the hole in the bolt and actually break it! (I'm not saying how I know this...)

I use a "powerful" impact wrench from Ingersol Rand. Most of the impacts sold in places like sears, etc, seem to be "weak" by comparison. I just got lucky when I bought it at Grainger's. It's kinda heavy but it always loosens (or breaks) those stubborn nuts and bolts!

I encountered one crank bolt recently that the IR impact wrench couldn't loosen. Since I was gonna rebuild the motor anyway I blasted the bolt with a torch. The heat and the impact wrench finally got it loose. Obviously, if you are not going to replace the crank seal, balance and timing belts, don't heat that bolt! Also, before applying flame to DSM, wipe the grease and oil off as much as you can first! Things can get ugly in a hurry!

Rick

sleepydsm · 08-18-2005

Thank you all for the tips and advice.