sg29651 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I used my old belt since I was replacing them but basically the belt gets pinched and the crank doesn't go anywhere when you loosen/tighten the bolt.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/10/a89986460833e67fa438f3dcc48bde25.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 . . .Or, you could just wedge a bar under the frame and crank the engine over, as per the FSM and, the way everyone else does it. You'll still need a bar to loosen that badboy, either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg29651 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 This is to keep the engine from turning over while you loosen/tighten the bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRM Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I like it. clever idea. I use two short 3/8 extensions in the front holes, brace it with a breaker bar and loosen it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Or you could just put it in 5th gear and make sure your hand break is up, then use a breaker bar. I personally don't like the wrapping of the belt or cranking the motor ideas, both could result in belt/tool damage. 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Or you could just put it in 5th gear and make sure your hand break is up, then use a breaker bar. I personally don't like the wrapping of the belt or cranking the motor ideas, both could result in belt/tool damage. This. There's a reason not many people brace with belts. Plus, it's way more work! Let the car do the work for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg29651 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I have an automatic and I was having a hard time holding the fly wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPpilot Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 You really do not want to stress that rubber ring. 2 piece crank pulley, and there are cases where that rubber ring has failed. Stressing it is not a good idea. Really should hold the pulley at those four holes on the inner portion of the pulley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I usually just pull the motor and use an impact gun. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I usually just pull the motor and use an impact gun. That's definitely easy and fast Or you could just put it in 5th gear and make sure your hand break is up, then use a breaker bar. I personally don't like the wrapping of the belt or cranking the motor ideas, both could result in belt/tool damage. For a manual this is what I did. I cracked my radiator fan shroud because I wasn't paying attention, but overall pretty easy, safe, and fast. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg29651 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 that whole crank the motor over thing just makes me nervous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxman Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I just use a Grimmspeed crank pulley tool and two long breaker bars. Pretty straightforward and fairly easy...although I can see where a twig boy would have a hard time with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Just lay the breaker bar against the ground, and bump the starter, works great. I did put a piece of plywood next to the radiator, but did't need it. I posted a picture in the timing belt thread I put up about 7 years ago. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Remove the inspection plug at the top of the bell housing, carefully hold the flex plate or flywheel with a suitable pry bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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