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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 05:30 AM
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I can't get the crankshaft pulley loose to get to the bottom part of the timing belt cover. I've been trying for about 1/2hr and it won't budge....any suggestions...i got 1.5hrs before it gets dark and i hope to be done by then.....
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 05:38 AM
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Use a long breaker bar that reaches the ground and crank over the engine.
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 05:39 AM
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If you don't have one that reaches the ground prop it against the lower control arm.
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 06:16 AM
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I'm kinda scared about doing that. i already removed most of the pullies and i don't think i would work....
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 07:48 AM
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It works, I've done it before.
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 09:38 AM
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Thanks for the help...Norubit
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