leadfootny Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I am trying to do the timing belt service on my 05 2.5i and having trouble removing crank bolt. I have tried putting extensions in the holes on the pulley, the starter method and an impact wrench all to no avail. Is my only option to get the st tool at this point? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadfootny Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Alternatively, what size bolts thread into the pulley for the tool? I have a bunch of flat plate stock and might try to build my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris8809 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Care to post a pic of the pulley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberlegacy Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 5spd or auto? '08 Legacy 2.5i - hybrid intake - delta 1000 - E85 - magnaflow exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadfootny Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Its an auto. No pic...regular ole crank pulley with four holes. I've already partially deformed one hole. I might try a legit breaker bar as i only have ratchets and it skips a tooth with the starter method. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Breaker bar is the way to go IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Breaker bar braced on the frame rail and bump the starter. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 BTW its probably not an over torqued bolt; most crank pulley bolts are torqued to ~200ft-lb. Usually a big breaker bar or a good impact wrench is required to remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Breaker bar braced on the frame rail and bump the starter. ^+1 Works everytime. Torque value is@130 ft lbs for install. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Torque value is as tight as you can get it. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12sechatch Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Breaker bar braced on the frame rail and bump the starter. Yep, this is the ONLY way to do it:lol: Breaker bar, rest it on the driver's side frame rail, bump starter = success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadfootny Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Ok, so the breaker bar did it. I have never had a bolt give me such trouble before. If nothing else works, my impact always took care of it...and im not talking some cheapy from harbor freight but an IR rated at 500ft/lb. Drained my 30 gal tank multiple times before I gave up. Even boosted the psi to a little over 100 (the gun calls for 90) and nothing. I think I will buy the actual tool for next time. I found this tool that is supposed to equal the ST. And since my local dealer won't sell it to me anyway, that is the route I will take. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12sechatch Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 or you can just use a "medium sized" breaker bar and rest it on the frame rail and bump the starter. We're talking having the bolt off loose and spinning off with your fingers in less than 22seconds....and that is including the time to walk to the driver's seat and bump the starter. Buying a "special tool" is a waste of money. None of the professional mechanics use a special tool. They ALL do the frame rail trick, I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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