hey guys, Im currently in the process right now to change my friends timing belt and Im at the crank bolt and I've tried everything to get the crank from moving. We've applied the brakes, put the car in neutral, drive, reverse, park and nothing. Its already after 10 and the local advanced auto parts store is closed so i can't get a crank holder and i was hoping to do this without using one. so is there any method we can do to keep the crank from moving? it's a 93 integra b18a1? Hope someone can help me out here. Thanks

 

remove the starter jam a big *** screwdriver in the hole to keep the torque converter and flex-plate from moving i dont recommend this but i have done it before

 

Wait till tomorrow morning, and go buy a crank holder. Your gonna need it when you assemble whatever your doing anyways....

 

I haven't done this on an automatic before but IF you wanted to do it tonight I would put it in 2nd, have someone stand on the brakes as hard as they can, and try to remove it after applying some penetrating oil.

Otherwise wait till morning...

 

We decided to stuff the screwdriver in between the flywheel and it worked great! Thanks everyone for the advice. Much appreciated!

 

For the future I would invest in a honda crank pulley removal tool. Best $35 I ever spent.

 

Just found one on Amazon for like $25 bucks and just ordered!