Re: timing belt replacement

[Vince Maddon <vmaddon@intergrafix.net>]

Be Careful!!  The balance holes on the pulley where your C-clamp is applied are on
the outer section of the balancer.  It is bonded via a rubber film to the center
section, where the nut we are trying to remove is. This places all of the force
accross the rubber film. Too much force can ruin the balancer.  If that happens, I'm
sure the ~$90 tool would have been a bargain!

Vince Maddon
VMADDON@intergrafix.net

Sachelle Babbar wrote:

> Have you tried this? How does it hold up for tightening?
>
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> *Steve                                       Sachelle Babbar
> *'84  5ksT 1.6-2.0 bar                    <SBABBAR@IRIS.NYIT.EDU>
> *Cockpit adjustable wastegate, AudiSport badge
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> *Disclaimer:"Any information contained herein is based purely on my own
> *personal experience and may not necessarily reflect yours. Use caution as
> *your results may vary from mine."
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>
> On Wed, 15 Apr 1998 vytas@email.nist.gov wrote:
>
> > Vince,
> >
> > I suggest you use a 3" C-clamp to hold that balancer. Just remove the flat
> > support leaving a ball end of the screw, which fits well in one of the
> > balance holes of the pulley. Tighten it then turn the crank until clamp
> > rests on the engine block. My 02c.
> >
> > Vytas
> >
> > 86 5kcst
> > 87 5k
> >
> >