2G Crank pulley check

[Gwaihir]

Working on replacing my alternator and alternator belt today. I thought I would swap out the crank pulley at the same time. I checked on the one on the car and it actually looks ok to me.

What do you guys think does this crank pulley look ok?

Also I read that you should prevent the pulley from turning when breaking the bolts loose. Which way should it not turn? Clockwise or counter clockwise, or are both bad?

 

[slayer450]

clockwise is fine. Dont let it go backwards. Thats how you jump time.
Edit: Pulley looks fine. When the rubber starts to separate you need to replace.

 

[Kryndon]

Looks fine to me. Did it ever have a noticeable wobble when running? What about a strange vibration/noise around ~4000RPM especially in 4th gear? If not, it's fine, don't change it.

If you want to change it, just put a 1/2" breaker bar in the center bolt hole there and crack the 4 bolts loose, no big deal. Usually the crank spins clockwise so it's not advisable to rotate the pulley counter clockwise too much since you risk slacking off the timing belt.

 

[Gwaihir]

Thanks for the quick reply guys!

No wobble,or vibration issues that I ever noticed.

I think I’ll run the installed pulley this year and check it before winter storage. At least I have a new OEM spare if it needs to be replaced later.

Thanks again for the help.

 

[2gmitsueclipse]

You can mark the inner and outer portions of harmonic balancer with a straight line (paint marker of something). If the line breaks, the inner/outer portions are moving independently. Makes for a quick check.