crank pulley bolt removal, engine out of car

[stevenr816]

i just got my 1jz on friday :-D and i want to change the timing belt and water pump, and put on my light weight crank pulley which requires taking of the pulley obviously. what is an easy way of locking the crank to break the bolt free? i dont have an impact wrench, only a 2 foot breaker bar.

thanks guys
steven

 

[Mk3runner]

the way I do it is put a crow bar or pry bar between two or three flywheel bolts while its on the stand.. sounds kinda forceful but thats how I do it. use the stand and some old flywheel bolts to stop the crank from moving then impact or strong arm the crank pulley off.

of course I suggest using new flywheel bolts for install after doing this.

 

[stevenr816]

the way I do it is put a crow bar or pry bar between two or three flywheel bolts while its on the stand.. sounds kinda forceful but thats how I do it. use the stand and some old flywheel bolts to stop the crank from moving then impact or strong arm the crank pulley off.

of course I suggest using new flywheel bolts for install after doing this.

sounds like this will work :naughty:
i definately will use different bolts though lol

thanks

 

[supr88]

impact gun! you need the proper tools
or take off the oil pan and jam a piece of wood between a rod and block. or use a prybar to hold the flywheel from turning.

 

[IJ.]

I have a short chain that I wrap around the leg of the stand and bolt to the flywheel.

 

[Yotaholic]

I used a Mazda sst that I had. It didnt line up with the starter mounts as intended but it worked out none the less. 4ft bar and socket on the crank bolt and 2 guys to lay on the engine so it doesnt flip LOL .. Check your dealer or a local shop they may have a similer tool stashed away. Hope it helps

 

[Ken]

if you have one, use a torch and heat the bolt, then take an impact to it.


also you can rest the engine on level ground, put a block of wood in the front and rear of the engine to balance, lock the bolt with a breaker bar against the ground, and hook up the starter to get the bolt off. that's if conventional methods don't work. make sure you have oil in the sump if you go this route.

 

[stevenr816]

heated up the bolt, came off with no problem.
i locked the engine by putting a tranny bolt in the block and a flywheel bolt in the flywheel and a wrench between both, work like a charm

 

[IJ.]

Replace the bolt now Steven.

 

[bluemkiii]

sorry for the thread jack, but how do you guys usually tighten the bolt, I have an impact gun what psi should i set it at?

 

[tlo86]

i held the flywheel in place with a crowbar, usually torching the bolt will ruin the seal so replace that while you are at it. to tighten i did the same as loosen and torqued it to spec. but i did this while it was in the car not out

 

[stevenr816]

Replace the bolt now Steven.

why is that?

 

[IJ.]

They should really be replaced anyway (only a few $$ and they're pulled down damn tight) Heating it would put a ? mark in my mind is all.

The damage done if it breaks or comes undone in use can be $1000's.

 

[stevenr816]

obviously i can get them frm toyota, but do i get one for a 2j?

They should really be replaced anyway (only a few $$ and they're pulled down damn tight) Heating it would put a ? mark in my mind is all.

The damage done if it breaks or comes undone in use can be $1000's.

 

[toml]

obviously i can get them frm toyota, but do i get one for a 2j?

You said you had a 1JZ.... why wouldn't you buy a 1JZ pulley bolt?

 

[tlo86]

they should be the same just like most of the 1jz/2jz parts

 

[mobes]

You said you had a 1JZ.... why wouldn't you buy a 1JZ pulley bolt?

It's not like he can just go to any Toyota parts counter and ask for a 1JZ bolt. Most of them don't even know the 1JZ exists.

 

[stevenr816]

It's not like he can just go to any Toyota parts counter and ask for a 1JZ bolt. Most of them don't even know the 1JZ exists.

my point exactly lol :icon_razz

 

[IJ.]

Lazy/stupid parts guys then.....

They can access ALL Toyota parts through their network no matter where it was released.

 

[tlo86]

Lazy/stupid parts guys then.....

sounds like every toyota parts person ive ever dealt with LOL