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  • EarlE
    EarlE
    Earl
    wrote on last edited by
    #87

    I couldn't get my crank pulley bolt off at all. Kyle Kompas had to take it to his shop to heat it and zip it off with a pretty large impact haha

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    • DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFoot
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      #88

      I would get the flywheel lock pin. You can use it with the stock FW but not the one you're going to buy from me. Or use a screw driver. Or use a 2x4 and wedge it in the crank shaft.

      Be sure to get a new bolt as these are strech bolts and only are good for one time only.

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           @DrLeadFoot

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      • KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRolls
        wrote on last edited by
        #89

        Good to know john.

        There is no flywheel on the motor currently

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        • DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFoot
          wrote on last edited by
          #90

          Saw that.

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               @DrLeadFoot

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          • EarlE
            EarlE
            Earl
            wrote on last edited by
            #91

            Won't fit with the engine on the stand either=/

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            • KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRolls
              wrote on last edited by
              #92

              No sir. Looks like 2x4 and impact will be the way it has to come off 😕

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              • HipMFH
                HipMFH
                HipMF
                wrote on last edited by
                #93

                KaiserRolls said:

                I don't want to just keep turning the crank though haha

                I've taken apart 3 M42s without an impact or anything to lock the crank/flywheel. The hammer/mallet only puts force on the the bolt for a fraction of a second. The inertia of the crank is enough to keep it from turning (much). I'm not saying it's the best way to do it, or even a good way, but it works.

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                • EarlE
                  EarlE
                  Earl
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #94

                  Mine was done with just head and an impact. You don't want to risk cracking that block with the 2x4 method

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                  • KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRolls
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #95

                    I won't do the 2x4 thing, that would be ultimate mega last resort of all proportions. I'm just gonna hit the shit out of it with a hammer until something breaks or breaks loose

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                    • KaiserRollsK
                      KaiserRollsK
                      KaiserRolls
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #96

                      Any suggestions on where to send the head?

                      Also will hopefully be getting the crank bolt off tonight.

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                      • DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFoot
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #97

                        VAC Motorsports. :)

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                             @DrLeadFoot

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                        • KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRolls
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #98

                          Like 800 with core exchange

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                          • GunMetalGreyG
                            GunMetalGreyG
                            GunMetalGrey
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                            #99

                            I have the crank holding tool, the 24v jesus bolts are on crazy tight. I tried everything in my arsenal, and that was with it in the car lol. Torch didn't heat it enough, and I was concerned about the heat getting elsewhere. Blocked the rear wheels and tried it in gear, felt pretty harsh. 
                            Long story short. I have the specific tool for the job now. Let me know if you want to borrow it.

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                            • DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFoot
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #100

                              GunMetalGrey said:

                              I have the crank holding tool, the 24v jesus bolts are on crazy tight. I tried everything in my arsenal, and that was with it in the car lol. Torch didn't heat it enough, and I was concerned about the heat getting elsewhere. Blocked the rear wheels and tried it in gear, felt pretty harsh. 

                              Long story short. I have the specific tool for the job now. Let me know if you want to borrow it. 

                              I have that tool too! Totally forgot. It doesn't work with my ATI Super Damper so I can sell it to you for half of what I paid.

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                                   @DrLeadFoot

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                              • GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGrey
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #101

                                ^ Yup, worth it. 
                                Makes it easy to do with 1 person and around 12 feet of breaker bar lol

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                                • KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRolls
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #102

                                  What is this tool for the jesus bolt? And what do you want for it leadfooter?

                                  I was gonna try and throw an impact & heat at it tonight

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                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #103

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                                    Half of what pelican parts sells them for with tax.

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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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                                    • KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRolls
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #104

                                      Well. E30 is officially parked now that I have a "daily"

                                      Now starts tearing shit apart on the car since I don't have to (can't - clutch is farked) drive it everyday.

                                      New daily. Tons of fun. Bought brand new. Currently breaking it in hard. Aka burnouts, wheelies, stoppies. Broke 40 miles on it today. I have a problem with leaving things stock. Put new bars/grips on it, ripped all the ugly stock useless shit off of it and got a full yosh for it. This little thing is insanely fun

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                                      • B
                                        B
                                        B C
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                                        #105

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                                        Free at last, free at last

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                                        • HipMFH
                                          HipMFH
                                          HipMF
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #106

                                          What the hell? Never heard of those. It's like an Ape, except you can buy one in the states... I see myself taking on some debt in the near future....

                                          Dammit.

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