Timing Belt

copper_gst · 04-01-2004

Is there any way to replace the timing belt without removing the crankshaft pully. I've tried everything i can think of to get it off. :headache: I've heated it up, impacted it, and it still won't come off. Please tell me if there is an easier way to do it.

Thanks

Curtis

**1ViciousGSX** · 04-01-2004

You should be able to remove the 4 bolts that hold it on and the crank pulley/balancer should come right off. The center bolt stays on the crank shaft.

**Goat Blower** · 04-01-2004

The pulley is easy, but doing the balance shaft belt which requires taking off the plate behing the large crank bolt can be a bear. I've had to heat up pulley bolts with Mapp gas and using a 600 ft/lb impact gun to get them off. Good luck.

AJ · 04-01-2004

12 foot breaker bar, out of a car, pressed up against a wall, and a big fucking hammer. Just imagine. Mike care to chime in?

IndiEP · 04-01-2004

I'm still working on my TB but w/all the problems I'm having I didn't have any trouble w/the crank bolt. I put my breaker bar on top of the axle extending onto the floor, put a clamp AROUND it and the axle, not on them. Had my brother hold the socket in the crank w/his foot and steady the end of the breaker bar on the floor from slipping out w/his other foot. I them just flicked the starter real quick and it broke lose. I also put tons of penetrating oil on it first.

Matt D. · 04-02-2004

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Originally posted by DSMStyle@Apr 1 2004, 11:39 PM
12 foot breaker bar, out of a car, pressed up against a wall, and a big fucking hammer. Just imagine. Mike care to chime in?

I have pictures. :naughty: