This may be stupid but I need a pic of the flywheel

[90CherryTSI]

because ppl keep saying lock the flywheel to break the crankshaft pulley bolt loose but where is the flywheel? PIC PLS?!

 

[Mike1992]

You got me confused, what exactly are you trying to do here?

 

[BIGGSIE]

The flywheel is between the engine and manual transmission, you can't realy get a good bite on it so I would use a chain wrench to hold the pulley or if you have air use an impact. Otherwise you can put the car on the ground and leave it in gear. Good luck!

 

[nutshot]

Originally posted by BIGGSIE
The flywheel is between the engine and manual transmission, you can't realy get a good bite on it so I would use a chain wrench to hold the pulley or if you have air use an impact. Otherwise you can put the car on the ground and leave it in gear. Good luck!

 

[90CherryTSI]

if i just jacked up the front left side and then I left the right front on the ground do you guys think that'd be ok or does it need the full weight of both you think? I already got the front left off for the timing belt cover and all, would be hard to get a grip on it with it all back on there....don't wanna damange any valves or anything in this process, and nope, no air

 

[BIGGSIE]

I would not reccomend that because the car may fall off the jack stand. Try to locate a chain wrench. If you can't get one try with the left front off the ground just be CAREFULL!! Lock the e-brake and use wheel chucks.

 

[90CherryTSI]

I can try to get one today, everywhere has said the same thing, snap-on, find a truck or order one. On another note can you buy ARP headstuds at any stores? or do you have to order them online?

 

[Defiant]

Drop the oil pan, and put a piece of (clean) 2X4 up in the crankcase.

 

[dave99gst]

if ya still want a pic
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/clutchandflywheeltech.htm

 

[91TalonTSiCT]

Two words...IMPACT WRENCH. I had to do this with mine and it worked like a charm. Not only that, but you have to torque it back to 85ft/lb when you put it back on. Just save yourself the hassle and find somebody with a compressor and wrench and youre golden.

 

[90CherryTSI]

I swear my manual said to break the middle bolt loose but all you have to loosen is the 4 small bolts on the pulley, DUH, thanks for all the help i got the pulley off, now just gotta get all the timing set and we're golden, thx again

 

[90CherryTSI]

getting the timing belt cover and everything else off the motor was not bad at all if you have any clue what you're doing, could prob do it in about 2 hours off, 2 on, and one to make sure timing etc is all right. Doin the head gasket now also tho....we'll see if i can get all that stuff in order