Best way to torque the crank pulley?

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Jun 18, 2018 | 05:08 PM

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Sixpack577

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Originally Posted by shanechevelle

Well of course a torque wrench is "perfect" for knowing but dont limit yourself to thinking theres only 1 way to achieve an outcome.

Locking the flywheel with a prybar, using the old serpentine with a prybar, installing the belt and locking other pulleys.

I agree

Feb 25, 2022 | 05:59 PM

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Buddyp

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Crank pulley tool?

Anyone have a link to where I can buy the crank pulley tool or can I offer $ for a copy of the homemade one? I have a wobbly pulley after a rebuild that I think needs re-torqued.

Best,
alex

Feb 26, 2022 | 04:55 AM

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The Deputy

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Just pull access plug to flywheel bolts and stick a 18mm socket and extension into an opening in the flywheel, rotate until it binds up, then tighten/loosen crank bolt.

Feb 26, 2022 | 05:08 AM

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frostythor

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read this post from a UK forum

www.discovery2.co.uk / Crankshaft pulley / TV damper replacement

Feb 26, 2022 | 12:58 PM

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Brandon318

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The Deputy

Just pull access plug to flywheel bolts and stick a 18mm socket and extension into an opening in the flywheel, rotate until it binds up, then tighten/loosen crank bolt.

This one post should be a sticky haha. It's so effective and so simple, it doesn't make sense to do it any other way.

Feb 26, 2022 | 02:47 PM

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andino

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From: sfbay

I used a big strap wrench to undo and then torque mine. I did it from below on a lift though so it may be harder if you're working on your back or something.