Im trying to replace the crank shaft seal due to an oil leak and im stuck not being able to get the drive shaft pulleys off. I am using a strap wrench to try to hold the pulleys from rotating but I have had no luck. Every time I try to crank on the bolt the pulleys still are able to slip in the strap.
Any one have a better method to getting these off. I would but the car into gear to stop them from moving but the car is has an auto trans

 

isnt there an access panel on the tranny where it meets the engine and using a hole in the flywheel/torque converetor thingie you can hold it in place to keep it from rotating. dont bend anything though

 

You need an impact gun.

 

Yeah air tools would be nice but none at my disposal, the hynes book says to use a strap or chain wrench. Already wasted $30 on the only strap wrench I could find.

 

you need this, or the 50 mm version, don't remember for sure which one i got, but this is what you need.
http://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-64881.../dp/B0002Q8TR8

 

You can build something like that with some pipe fittings. I think it's like a 1 1/2 inch reducer, a T fitting and a section of pipe. Anyone want to explain how to make that one or find OP a link?

 

Here's the hex tool currently available at Amazon.

 

3/4 Impact wrench. Or take it to a shop and just them to loosen it.

 

Easiest way, take it to a shop, have them take off the bolt. Then have them tighten it a little bit, so you can drive home and take it off.

I tried everything man, took a nice 2 big chunks out of mine before I could get it off.

I do have the 50mm hex tool if you want to borrow it, just pay for shipping both ways. Also need a $30 deposit that will be returned when I get the tool back.

 

that's the one i got, thanks for posting the link.

 

Thanks for all the help and info guys it is greatly appreciated. ^^^^ I think I will have to take you up on that sde780. pm your paypal addy and I will check to see if I have anough cash in paypal.

 

I pm'd you. It'll be around the same cost if you just buy one from Amazon from what RonJ posted, $24.99 is a little more than what shipping both ways will cost. Plus, there's free shipping on that if you add a small item like $1 to bump it over $25.

 

ok im going to try paypal now. i may just buy the tool as im sure ill be needing it again

 

well im real glad i went through amazon. waited a week for the part and never got it. was later issued a refund