Re: IML: 59 413 engine color

["Dave Wilker" <wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have a trick. I place the proper size socket on the harmonic balancer bolt, with appropriate extensions, and a good stout breaker bar. I turn the crank carefully until the breaker bar is resting on the left frame rail (driver's side). Once all the tools are firmly in place, I bump the starter. Just a bump. This breaks the bolt loose so you can remove it easily. Be careful when doing this. Make sure the socket is all the way on and there is no slack in the setup.

 

 

David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Rob van der Es

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Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 1:22 AM

Subject: Re: IML: 59 413 engine color

Hi David,

 

And, btw, do you have a good trick to remove that bolt that keeps the harmonic balancer on the crankshaft?

I am in progress of replacing the timing chain of my engine, but are a little afraid to start cause everyone told me that

this bolt is very hard to remove..

Especially with the engine in the car, ofcourse I don't want to remove the engine for a relative "simple" job like replacing the timing chain!!

 

Robert