Crank pulley

[Markus]

I'm about to change my waterpump. I need to buy a crank pulley puller. What is the best type to get? What types should I avoid? How do I minimize damage to pulley, crank bolt, crank threads?

 

[K-Dawg]

You want one that looks similar to this. Just borrow it from Autozone. Make sure you use the conical end that goes into the crank to keep from damaging the threads on the crank.

Don't use a jaw type puller.

 

[autobahnsho]

The kit I used was missing some longer bolts, so I ended up using the bolts that hold the timing belt covers on....

Is that an approved SHO procedure?

 

[AutoSHO]

autobahnsho:
The kit I used was missing some longer bolts, so I ended up using the bolts that hold the timing belt covers on....

Is that an approved SHO procedure?

Thats what I did too

 

[rangerj]

Markus,

A standard engine damper puller can be purchased at your local parts store. You want to get a puller that comes with the "button" that fits over the end of the crankshaft. The button prevents the puller bolt from entering the crankshaft and thus will not damage the threads.

Most puller kits now come with metric bolts, but as pointed out above the long bolts that hold on the belt cover will work.

Before you put it back together clean the crankshaft end and the inside of the pulley, and then apply a light coat of grease (silicone grease or wheel bearing grease). This will help to prevent "crank cancer". rangerj

 

[MOSHO92]

rangerj:
Before you put it back together clean the crankshaft end and the inside of the pulley, and then apply a light coat of grease (silicone grease or wheel bearing grease). This will help to prevent "crank cancer".

Yeah and make SURE you torque down that bolt when you put it back on. Crank cancer is not fun, believe me.

 

[sdpatt]

The 80mm long M6 timing belt cover bolts will help you pull the timing belt pulley off the crankshaft, but you will need larger bolts for the damper.

 

[autobahnsho]

If I didn't torque the nut down tight enough when I took it off for sensor replacement, would it be causing any clutch problems?

Thanx

 

[rangerj]

autobahnsho,

Simply, NO. All the torque applied to the crank pulley bolt simply prevents the pulley and/or the timing belt sprocket from coming off the crank.

If you have a clutch ploblem look for another reason! rangerj