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prelude1897 · 07-11-2006, 09:16 AM

Sup everyone, my friend and I are having a major problem breaking loose the crank pulley bolt. We're using the special crank pulley tool and a 4ft breaker bar. The problem is, we've broken 4 reducers, cause we're using reducers from a 3/4 down to 1/2 and we've snapped 4 of them already. What is another method we can use to break free the crank pully bolt so I can change my T-belt?

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ShinobiLude · 07-11-2006, 09:22 AM

Me and my pops used a torch and heated around the bolt to expand it. Key is not to heat the bolt. After all the trying it came right off after doing that. Hope that helps some.

prelude1897 · 07-11-2006, 09:27 AM

but isn't there some type of oil seal around there?

soundbomber · 07-11-2006, 09:38 AM

are air tools out of the question?

prelude1897 · 07-11-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by soundbomber

are air tools out of the question?

We tried, but didn't work, but we were using one that was only pushing about 130psi.

Jagan'92 · 07-11-2006, 09:54 AM

use an old belt around the pulley and some large vise grips or pipe clamp to hold the pulley/belt while the other person turns the bolt.

soundbomber · 07-11-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by prelude1897

We tried, but didn't work, but we were using one that was only pushing about 130psi.

see if you can get your hands on the ingersoll rand titanium air gun, it's a 1000 ft/lbs initial torque, you shouldn't have any problems, otherwise...spring for a 3/4" socket?

prelude1897 · 07-11-2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by soundbomber

see if you can get your hands on the ingersoll rand titanium air gun, it's a 1000 ft/lbs initial torque, you shouldn't have any problems, otherwise...spring for a 3/4" socket?

My friend was looking at some 3/4 sockets and he said none would fit through the crank pulley tool, so I guess I'll see if I can find someone or some place that will take it off for me. Thanks for all the help guys

98TypeSH · 07-11-2006, 10:47 AM

i used a 1/2" drive snap on impact socket on a breaker bar with the end of a floor jack handle on it to make the thing at least 6 feet long. Then i put the bar in the air and jumped on that sucker. Poped off 2nd try. ( also using the snap on crank pully holder.)

No torch, or liquid wrench or anything. Re-torqing that thing is fun as well

garveysboy · 07-11-2006, 10:52 AM

I dont know if this will help you or not but mine pulley broke a while back and i know that it takes 181 lbs. to tighten so its pretty hard to get off. i got mine off with an electric impact a buddy had. took a while but it came off.

KB96VTEC · 07-11-2006, 11:03 AM

we had to have one person stand on the brakes with the car in gear and one person jam a screwdriver in the flywheel opening (near your engine code) and then i gave the breaker bar EVERYTHING i had...finally it broke loose and i got a busted knee for my troubles.

Speedra500 · 07-11-2006, 11:20 AM

haha, i remember the days before i got a good impact, what was worse on my car was the spindle nuts on the axles, but on the crank if you can get the car up high enough or use a large extension you can get a 1/2" drive breaker bar and like a 5 ft cheater bar like 98 type sh was saying, i think those adapters are generally not as strong, or go out and buy a nice impact, sometimes it just takes a massive impact and thats all there is to it

prelude1897 · 07-11-2006, 11:31 AM

We tried all that. We used a cheater bar ontop of the breaker bar, along with a few extensions and jack stand, and still snapped 4 of those 3/4-1/2 reducers

98TypeSH · 07-11-2006, 01:33 PM

then get a 1/2" drive breaker bar and socket. You wont break those. Get craftsmen at the least so in the unlikely event you DO break it, you get a new one for free

Get the car off the ground and on jack stands. Get the socket and breaker bar on so the bar is at about 45 degrees in the air in front of the car. If you are skinny lightweigh people, it may take a few of you all on the bar to bust it loose. Just my 210lb ass jumping on that sucker poped it.

It has just enough play to get the bar level with the car, then lean on it and put all your weight into it. have a friend jump on you if necessary, lol. And when it comes lose, have a good trip to the ground.

Pullig · 07-11-2006, 02:29 PM

where did u get that special crank pulley holder at?

prelude1897 · 07-11-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pullig

where did u get that special crank pulley holder at?

Hit this guy up, cause he works for Honda in the parts depo. and can get you a good price on parts. Just tell him Brian told you about it

Mike Blinkinsop
952-892-6253
mnhondaparts@gmail.com

PrettyLude · 07-11-2006, 04:11 PM

brian, not this again, lol, i told you man, for any impact gun to be very effective, you would need a very good comopressor with a lot of air. something that is dual staged.

07-11-2006, 09:27 AM	#3
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07-11-2006, 09:38 AM	#4
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07-11-2006, 09:54 AM	#6
Jagan'92 New User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Virginia Hills, USA Posts: 987	Re: Need help breaking loose the Crank pulley bolt (prelude1897) use an old belt around the pulley and some large vise grips or pipe clamp to hold the pulley/belt while the other person turns the bolt. __________________ The world is indeed comic, but the joke is on mankind

07-11-2006, 10:47 AM	#9
98TypeSH Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,876	Re: Need help breaking loose the Crank pulley bolt (prelude1897) i used a 1/2" drive snap on impact socket on a breaker bar with the end of a floor jack handle on it to make the thing at least 6 feet long. Then i put the bar in the air and jumped on that sucker. Poped off 2nd try. ( also using the snap on crank pully holder.) No torch, or liquid wrench or anything. Re-torqing that thing is fun as well __________________ 2006 Crystal Gray Metallic WRX <FONT COLOR="hotpink">TFC = Tittay Fallout Club</FONT>

07-11-2006, 11:03 AM	#11
KB96VTEC Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 112	we had to have one person stand on the brakes with the car in gear and one person jam a screwdriver in the flywheel opening (near your engine code) and then i gave the breaker bar EVERYTHING i had...finally it broke loose and i got a busted knee for my troubles. __________________ 1996 Honda Prelude VTEC

07-11-2006, 10:52 AM	#10
garveysboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lima/cleveland, ohio, usa Posts: 2	I dont know if this will help you or not but mine pulley broke a while back and i know that it takes 181 lbs. to tighten so its pretty hard to get off. i got mine off with an electric impact a buddy had. took a while but it came off.

07-11-2006, 11:20 AM	#12
Speedra500 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Huntsville, Al, US Posts: 1,128	Re: (thaJooze) haha, i remember the days before i got a good impact, what was worse on my car was the spindle nuts on the axles, but on the crank if you can get the car up high enough or use a large extension you can get a 1/2" drive breaker bar and like a 5 ft cheater bar like 98 type sh was saying, i think those adapters are generally not as strong, or go out and buy a nice impact, sometimes it just takes a massive impact and thats all there is to it __________________ WTB: 38mm wastegate, 1:1 Aeromotive FPR, Boost controller FS: CBR929RR throttle bodies http://www.xomba.com/user/speedra500

07-11-2006, 11:31 AM	#13
prelude1897 Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: DFW, USA Posts: 5,401	Re: (Speedra500) We tried all that. We used a cheater bar ontop of the breaker bar, along with a few extensions and jack stand, and still snapped 4 of those 3/4-1/2 reducers __________________ 97 Prelude-wrecked 00 Prelude-Daily Driver 99 Prelude-RHD Prelude http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emwink.gif 98 Prelude-Parts Car-SOLD <FONT COLOR="blue">Retrofit service/pics</FONT> http://www.myspace.com/bceretrofits

07-11-2006, 01:33 PM	#14
98TypeSH Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,876	Re: (prelude1897) then get a 1/2" drive breaker bar and socket. You wont break those. Get craftsmen at the least so in the unlikely event you DO break it, you get a new one for free Get the car off the ground and on jack stands. Get the socket and breaker bar on so the bar is at about 45 degrees in the air in front of the car. If you are skinny lightweigh people, it may take a few of you all on the bar to bust it loose. Just my 210lb ass jumping on that sucker poped it. It has just enough play to get the bar level with the car, then lean on it and put all your weight into it. have a friend jump on you if necessary, lol. And when it comes lose, have a good trip to the ground. __________________ 2006 Crystal Gray Metallic WRX <FONT COLOR="hotpink">TFC = Tittay Fallout Club</FONT>

07-11-2006, 02:29 PM	#15
Pullig Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monroe, Louisiana, USA Posts: 716	Re: (98TypeSH) where did u get that special crank pulley holder at? __________________ 95 Honda Prelude Special edition JDM H22a i/h/e 13.6@105 on zex 50 shot 14.20 @ 99

07-11-2006, 04:11 PM	#17
PrettyLude Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA, USA Posts: 5,493	brian, not this again, lol, i told you man, for any impact gun to be very effective, you would need a very good comopressor with a lot of air. something that is dual staged. __________________ done business with: Prelude1897, ssr h22, Laz's EP, lsvtecracer, importricer, drdisco im me for headlight retrofitting

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