Crank Bolt Removal

[Tanro]

Trying to get this damn crank timing gear bolt off, quick check the bolt is a normal thread bolt yeah?

I have been going at it for a half hour at least, I tryed using a cheater, trying using the hammer and breaker bar method, soak it down with some pb blaster. Not budging. I seriously need to get a new impact I guess B/C I am about 100% sure it is a standard thread direction and not reverse.

 

[92tsiawdguy]

Its not reverse thread. Counter clockwise to loosen it.

 

[gst_clipse]

yea i had to use an impact gun when i removed mine..it kept wanting to spin on me when using a cheater and ratchet..good luck with that..once u get it off its pretty easy to do just line everything back up

 

[Tanro]

I've done it before with just a cheater bar and socket, not fun and its been a while. Trying to get my damn crank out this block so I can have it mirco polished and so I can hone the cylinders.

 

[banishedmunk]

use this Crankshaft sprocket bolt removal and install

 

[MJBean420]

impact gun and a 22mm socket, if I remember correctly.

 

[Jermoturbo]

impact gun and a 22mm socket, if I remember correctly.

You don't even need the socket. Just stick the impact gun in the bolt.

 

[GRAVEDIGGER]

+1 for the impact gun. Using a socket provides a little more bite as well as torque on the bolt IMO.

 

[99gst_racer]

I always just use an impact gun. But another option is to put a breaker bar on it and bump the starter: Taking Off Crank sprocket bolt with Hand tools?? - DSM Forums: Mitsubishi Eclipse, Plymouth Laser, and Eagle Talon Forum: DSMtalk.com

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

I use a chain wrench on the crank pulley and and 1/2" drive breaker bar in the bolt with a cheater and it always pops off. Sounds like you've got the right ideas, just keep at it. It is 100% normal threads. Lefty Loosey.

 

[Tanro]

I have a squishy grip screwdriver put in bewtween one of the crank journals and the bar that connects main caps. Then a breaker bar stuck in the hole, and a 4 ft" cheater bar. I think I could get it off if I had some one to hold the block still .

 

[ramsack]

I just put a breaker bar on it and let the starter and the ground do the work.

 

[david-b]

I just put a breaker bar on it and let the starter and the ground do the work.

Agreed. Always did the crank bolt on my cars before doing anything else. Attach the breakbar to the bolt and wedge it between the suspension or the ground (depending on the car) and then crank. Instantly loosens it.