I can't take off my Tensioner bolt!
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I can't take off my Tensioner bolt!
I'm trying to change my timing belt while the motor is still in the car however there's a problem. It seem like the idiot who previously changed the belt before overtightened the tensioner bolt. I tried to loosen it but then it started to strip. I don't understand why those tensioner bolts are so dam weak. Does anyone have a solution? I already tried a vice grip but its hard to get to when your working with the motor in the car.
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Re: I can't take off my Tensioner bolt!
What are we talking about here? Depending on your engine, there is a special tool that is made to fit in to your crank pulley to hold the crank steady while you bust that bolt out of there.
If you are stripping it, you are likely using the wrong size socket. I have never stripped one of those, although I have broken 2 ratchets, 1 socket, and 1 small breaker bar attempting to remove one for the first time (I made stupid mistakes for the sake of getting the job done free to me - Gotta love the craftsman warranty and having sears close by). Make sure you are using a metric 19mm socket, and remove it correctly. A good quality impact socket and driver works wonders.
See: http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/t...ool/index.html
The crank pulley tool I use (with a long handle on the end propped against the pavement): http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648...9170270&sr=1-1
If you are stripping it, you are likely using the wrong size socket. I have never stripped one of those, although I have broken 2 ratchets, 1 socket, and 1 small breaker bar attempting to remove one for the first time (I made stupid mistakes for the sake of getting the job done free to me - Gotta love the craftsman warranty and having sears close by). Make sure you are using a metric 19mm socket, and remove it correctly. A good quality impact socket and driver works wonders.
See: http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/t...ool/index.html
The crank pulley tool I use (with a long handle on the end propped against the pavement): http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648...9170270&sr=1-1
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Re: I can't take off my Tensioner bolt!
What are we talking about here? Depending on your engine, there is a special tool that is made to fit in to your crank pulley to hold the crank steady while you bust that bolt out of there.
If you are stripping it, you are likely using the wrong size socket. I have never stripped one of those, although I have broken 2 ratchets, 1 socket, and 1 small breaker bar attempting to remove one for the first time (I made stupid mistakes for the sake of getting the job done free to me - Gotta love the craftsman warranty and having sears close by). Make sure you are using a metric 19mm socket, and remove it correctly. A good quality impact socket and driver works wonders.
See: http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/t...ool/index.html
The crank pulley tool I use (with a long handle on the end propped against the pavement): http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648...9170270&sr=1-1
If you are stripping it, you are likely using the wrong size socket. I have never stripped one of those, although I have broken 2 ratchets, 1 socket, and 1 small breaker bar attempting to remove one for the first time (I made stupid mistakes for the sake of getting the job done free to me - Gotta love the craftsman warranty and having sears close by). Make sure you are using a metric 19mm socket, and remove it correctly. A good quality impact socket and driver works wonders.
See: http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/t...ool/index.html
The crank pulley tool I use (with a long handle on the end propped against the pavement): http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648...9170270&sr=1-1
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Re: I can't take off my Tensioner bolt!
You can buy special sockets designed specifically to remove stripped bolts. For example, ones like these:
http://www.etooldirect.com/lisle-str...ource=googleps
Check at stores like Harbor Freight Tools, Sears, etc.
Once out, just but a new bolt.
http://www.etooldirect.com/lisle-str...ource=googleps
Check at stores like Harbor Freight Tools, Sears, etc.
Once out, just but a new bolt.
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Re: I can't take off my Tensioner bolt!
make sure u are using a 14mm and not a 9/16". the 9/16" is slightly bigger and WILL strip it. if you use the proper size (14mm) it is impossible to strip. the socket will split before it strips the bolt. if it gets any worse to where a 14mm wont fit, get a 17/32" socket and hammer it onto the bolt and remove it, but you are gonna have to get a new bolt from honda to replace it then.
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Re: I can't take off my Tensioner bolt!
make sure u are using a 14mm and not a 9/16". the 9/16" is slightly bigger and WILL strip it. if you use the proper size (14mm) it is impossible to strip. the socket will split before it strips the bolt. if it gets any worse to where a 14mm wont fit, get a 17/32" socket and hammer it onto the bolt and remove it, but you are gonna have to get a new bolt from honda to replace it then.
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Re: I can't take off my Tensioner bolt!
try vice grips then. idk what else you can do. you could try heating up the block around the bolt with a torch.
heat the block, not the bolt.
heat the block, not the bolt.
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