His_Dudeness

Hey all, first off I've done multiple searches and couldn't find anything on this. So I apologize if its already been covered. I managed to get off the crank pulley BOLT using a 5 foot pipe and the pulley holder that has been mentioned a lot on here. Which by the way, you can rent at Pep boys, or purchase off amazon.com for $24.99 + SH, hadn't seen that info posted on here anywhere.

Now for some reason I was expecting to just slide the pulley itself off without a problem... well... it wiggles a little, but I can't get it to slide off. Am I supposed to use a harmonic balancer puller? Do I need to do anything with the key other than not lose it?

Sorry if this is a stupid question, in all the walk throughs I've read it just says to "remove pulley". No mention of a puller.

Thanks.

Nathan007

I never had problems removing the pulley, maybe it's stuck because of rust. You will need to use a puller to remove it in this case i guess.

The key should remain in place, it does have the "pressure" of the balancer and timing sprockets. If it were to move, well, just re-do the timing job!

SIRCB7 coupe

try spraying a little spray lube and use a puller or give it a small tap with a ruber mallet around the edges and off it shall go

bkindness

that might work, i guess

His_Dudeness

Thanks guys. Guess I'll stop at Autozone on my way home tomorrow and rent a puller.

The key should remain in place when I remove the pulley?

tjdmcoupe

keep wiggling it and tap the center lightly with a ratchet or something, i always get that problem, it'll come off.

jdadams12

Use some anti-seize when you put it back on. It will help next time.