Cranshaft wheel removal |
Cranshaft wheel removal |
Apr 28, 2007 - 8:11 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '07 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I replaced the oil pan seal last weekend as I was leaking some oil & after driving it and looking harder, it looks like I have a small leak in the crankshaft seal - not confirmed as its covered, just guessed.
Lifted the engine, removed the right hand engine mount, pulled off the camshaft cover and the tried to undo the crankshaft bolt. I managed to bend a bolt, crack the side of the wheel (crowbar was touching it & holding the bolt) and the dam nut didn't even budge. Used a long (2ft) extension torque bar & nothing apart from damaging the crakshaft wheel. I put it back togther & pretty hacked off. I fear I'll do more damage to the wheel, offbalance it - if I haven't already & wondering if its time for the garage. Any ideas if I was to give it a second go ? $20 in seals & no doubt the garage wants a couple of hundred.... 95 Celica GT, 145000 |
May 4, 2007 - 10:48 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Two words: Impact Wrench.
If you go to any major auto parts store, they usually rent them if you don't wanna fork over the clams to buy one. -------------------- 3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting. |
May 23, 2007 - 12:22 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '06 From Box Elder, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ May 4, 2007 - 10:48 AM) [snapback]554143[/snapback] Two words: Impact Wrench. If you go to any major auto parts store, they usually rent them if you don't wanna fork over the clams to buy one. x2 on that impact gun...but use a really powerful one if you can -------------------- (\__/)
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