Crank Pulley replacement fun
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Cheater bar (battery for size comparison):
Some hood clearance:
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After:
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Cheater bar (battery for size comparison):
Some hood clearance:
Before:
After:
Any questions?
~Alan
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LOL...that picture makes it look so simple.
The ratchet in his right hand would need to be at least 2 feet long, while the one in the left, at least 4 feet. Then maybe he would get it loose.
Helpfull tool nonetheless.
I put the car in 5th gear and had a friend hold the brakes with choks underneath all 4 tires. It did the trick (probably thanks to the aftermarket clutch)
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The ratchet in his right hand would need to be at least 2 feet long, while the one in the left, at least 4 feet. Then maybe he would get it loose.
Helpfull tool nonetheless.
I put the car in 5th gear and had a friend hold the brakes with choks underneath all 4 tires. It did the trick (probably thanks to the aftermarket clutch)
~Alan
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did you change the pulley due to excessive squeeling i noticed mine has no grooves and it looks like a buildup of rubber on the pulley. where did you get the new one and what type is it? i also noticed the tensioner has a metal pulley not the plastic one i have on my sc did you change that one as well also what type? thanks so much
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Yes, it was squealing like crazy.
I replaced the tensioner pulley with one from a local car parts store because I thought that's where the noise was coming from.
My 'new' one is actually a used one from a fellow NA Supra owner.
They are pretty expensive new.
BoostLogic makes a lightweight replacement if you need the performance.
Good luck.
Cheers,
~Alan
I replaced the tensioner pulley with one from a local car parts store because I thought that's where the noise was coming from.
My 'new' one is actually a used one from a fellow NA Supra owner.
They are pretty expensive new.
BoostLogic makes a lightweight replacement if you need the performance.
Good luck.
Cheers,
~Alan
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I did this on monday when I did the timing belt and water pump. I just wedged a breaker bar against the frame rail and bumped the starter. It came off instantly, with no headache. I read about some people warning against this technique, but it worked perfectly for me.
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Interesting tool, but I think I'll stick with my 600lb torque impact gun. Works wonders
Could remove and install literally in seconds ^^ Highly recommended tool for at home mechanics.
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