Re: Head bolt sheared -- how to get out


"Ritz" <ritz@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> How hard is it to get the nut off the crankshaft so I can replace the
>> timing
>> belt?
>
>
> It's not hard at all to remove that bolt if you've got an impact gun. 8-)
>
> Cheers,
>

Hard to get an impact gun in there to get the nut off. I use a long stout
box wrench and a rubber hammer. If it's a stick shift, put it in the highest
gear and lock the parking brake to keep the crank from turning.

Al


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