Harmonic Balancer Removal :(

[nghie]

My CAS sensor apparantly died on me a few days back. Had Lube Mobile come and attempt to remove the Harmonic Balancer; as I simply could not!

Much to my surprise; neither could he. Breaker bar, starter motor method; and rattlegun method. The thing just won't budge.

Oh poo.

[Coupe 02]

Try to lock the wheels in gear unless it's a auto then it's a bit harder but you should be able to crack it with the starter with a good crank !!!!

[Hangman]

Really? I've never had trouble undoing the bolt using a big arse breaker bar against the chassis rail and giving it a kick in the guts. That's the easy part.

[hi_ryder]

theres a tool to lock the flywheel might make it easier while your wrenching on it... there a custom made one on this thread have a look

Locking the engine on a VP auto

[*uwishn*]

i have had this problem(heat the bolt a little should get it moving then you can buy pullers to remove the balancer,
it has 3big claws repco should have them think i paid 40buks.

[dinnzyvrv8]

i had to change one in my vn a few yrs ago but i had trouble taking it off as well so i tried every method in the book as well but what i did was put a ratchit on the h b with a long bar put the bar at the opposite side of the way the engine turns then turn over a cranck or two should pop. good luck i was stuck on mine for 2 weekends till i did that.

[vt_ss_5l]

done Mine the other day Used a Breaker Bar at First she didnt wanna come loose cranked it fast clicks and she come off Then use a Super crap pulley But the bolts They Supply are To big you will need x3 8mm bolts with some length and screw them in you will no the rest !

[nghie]

We cranked the starter with a breaker on the nut a decent 10 times. Still didn't want to move It's persistent. Well, now it's at the workshop getting fixed; I hope to see my little jewel back in the driveway real soon.

[franklinfrog]

Not to worry, no breaker bar, rattle gun or endless cranking would get mine off. Ended up heating it with an oxy until the bolt was red hot and the rubber was on fire, then splashing cold water on it. Numerous repetitions and some serious worry later, the rattle gun got it off. 15 Years of tightening certainly makes it hard. It'll come good.

[matty94]

An oxy is the way to go had to do the same on my mates old vp.

[gottalovetheVN]

hey mate,

if your in melb and get your car back from the machanics ill do it for ya all you gotta do is get a 50 dollar pulley from supercheap auto and let me do the rest, if you havent got the bolt off well we need a rachet and 2 rolls of electrical tape

let me know by a pm