how to get the crank pulley off without impact

[jman44]

i have a 99 grand prix gtp and i am trying to get my crank sensor changed and cant get the pulley off. Anyone have any tips i dont have a impact gun.

 

[Scottydoggs]

take the plaxtic inspection plate off the bottom of the tranny, then clamp the flex plate with a pair of vice grips, then use a breaker bar and a pipe to break the bolt free.

you need the right puller to remove the balancer, and the right size bolts.


http://www.grandprixforums.net/showthread.php?t=60906&highlight=change+crank+sensor

 

[machinegunsquid]

^^ Use a pair of vicegrips on the flexplate, and use a big ass breaker bar. And yes, it is a normal threaded bolt.

 

[jman44]

which way do i spend the breaker bar as n are they regular theads or reverse and tht is ihow we are doing it lol

 

[Scottydoggs]

say the bar is straight up you push it to the firewall, righty tighty, lefty loosey.

 

[Scottydoggs]

or the redneck way, using the starter to break the bolt free.

 

[dsmuts]

Redneck way ftw

 

[machinegunsquid]

If you do the 'starter trick' make absolute sure that the bar is not going to move any, and that you only bump the starter. It works great too btw.

 

[Sandman]

That didn't work for me at all. Mine took a few minutes with an impact to get off.

 

[Scottydoggs]

ive seen vids where they used a jack stand to lay the bar on, then tap the starter.

people always say to disable the engine so it cant start, i dont see the big deal, just turn the key to off after you click it.