I recently purchased a 1990 CRX with a D15B2 and like some others, I've struggled with removing the Crankshaft pulley. To avoid future struggles, I would like to upgrade the pulley to a newer model with the holding tool indention, as this one has none. Is that a possibility? If so, could anyone tell me which pulley I need or what model year might work? Local garages seem to have no idea. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Do you struggle getting the bolt loosened or actually pulling it off once the crank bolt is out?

D16Y7 engines have a hex in the middle of the pulley where it seems like a “special” holding tool would fit. That’d be 1996-2000 civics. I’m not sure if they would fit a d15... I would research that first. Only problem I can think of is they are 3 belt pulleys and therefore larger. Could be an issue?