Crank pulley holder - UK supplier?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by timtech, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. timtech

    timtech Guest

    I have a ring of holes crank pulley on my 93 civic so I'm looking for
    a tool similar to the one on the right of the top picture here:
    http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/cranktool/index.html#ringofholes .

    I'm in the UK and wondering where to get one from...

    Alternatively I could probably easily get hold of a universal thing
    like http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?item=1527&cat=304 but it
    looks a bit weak and worried it might press against my pulley and
    break a lip of something... I could always make my own tool but want
    to avoid the hassle...

    Cheers!
     
    timtech, Jan 13, 2008
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  2. timtech

    jim beam Guest

    no reason you can't buy one from a us online seller. exchange rate is
    in your favor!

    these crank bolts tend to be stupid tight to undo - no way that is going
    to be strong enough.

    if you have access, air tools will get the bolt out of the pulley no
    problem. you'll need a holder to tighten the bolt, but assuming you
    have a stick shift, just putting it in gear and having an assistant
    apply the brakes should be sufficient.
     
    jim beam, Jan 13, 2008
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  3. timtech

    timtech Guest

    Thanks for the advice - I tried 5th gear and braking but there was too
    much play in it. Have now booked it into a local garage as I've been
    spending too much time on my car recently ;-) Then I managed to break
    the power steering pump adjusting bolt and a valve cover bolt...not
    critical but annoying... At least I know what to do for next time (in
    5 years..wooo).
     
    timtech, Jan 17, 2008
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  4. timtech

    jim beam Guest

    that's for tightening, not loosening.

    you need to buy a torque wrench or three - no way should you be breaking
    bolts like this. likewise, sounds like having someone else do the work
    is the best option for you.
     
    jim beam, Jan 18, 2008
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