torque crank damper bolt on ATX

[HerbieTheMisfit]

I'm wrapping up my front 60k and I'm attempting to torque the crank bolt to 126ft-lbs. What's the preferred method for this on the ATX? I did some searching last night and came up with a few methods:
1) strap wrench on damper (I tried this - broke the strap on my cheap-a$$ wrench)
2) c-clamp on damper
3) socket wrench on alternator pulley
4) impact wrench?

I have an impact wrench and I hit with that at 90psi - is that sufficient? I'd hate to see that bolt come loose.

Also - blue loctite or not?

-Jim

 

[N3FOL]

I applied blue loctite on my crank bolt. After 42,000 miles (currently at 152K) - all is well so far. That should be sufficient - in my opinion. Good luck.

 

[sdpatt]

Get a better strap wrench and torque it properly. My $5 strap wrench has been through at least 10 crank damper bolt torque-ings.

 

[RAYJAY]

Get a better strap wrench and torque it properly. My $5 strap wrench has been through at least 10 crank damper bolt torque-ings.

ok sorry to hijack this thread but how do you get the bolt off if motor is out of the car ?

Jeff