Like the title says, I need advise. I did a swap from the h23a1 to the h22a4 in my 95 lude and the timing seemed off so I went to check the motor. As I was rotating the motor cc the pulley bolt started to come off. I thought that was weird so I pulled the pulley off to inspect why. Sure enough I need a new pulley as this one was chipped on the inside. I also noticed that the threading on the inside of the crankshaft was chipped. NOT stripped but chipped. My question is am I f****d with having to replace the crankshaft or can I use some threadlock with new pulley and bolt and impact it on there.

 

Bump***Any Ideas Guys

 

If the threads are messed up enough to keep the bolt from reaching proper torque, then you may have to either have a machine shop fix your crank, or replace it, which would probably be the faster and cheaper route.

 

Can I change out the crank with the engine still in the car or do I have to remove it. If the crank is chipped but I am able to get it torqued to spec would everything be ok to drive temporarily until I get new crankshaft. I know the crankshaft is balanced and with the chip of thread missing I didn't know if it would throw off the balance.

 

If it torques to spec it should be fine, if not, then you have an issue.