changing cambelt with engine out
im wanting to change the cambelt and pump on my 8v, and wondering if its possible to get the crank bolt un-done whilst the engines out the car, not attached to anything ?
i had my doubts, as ive always had to get a breaker bar on this bolt and give it some to get undone.
the force would almost deffo tip the engine over if sat in situe.
maybe possible to wedge a piece of wood against it to counter-act the force ?
Take the inspection plate off the clutch, remove the starter or gearbox to lock the crank.
thats what i usually do while its in the bay, but im gonna need to jump up and down on a breaker bar to get the bolt undone, and the engine will be doing barrel rolls most likely
i guess im gonna need a helper or 2 to hold the engine still
Just a good peice of wood behind the engine. Lock the flywheel and use a decent size breaker bar.
if your lucky the crank pully bolt isnt that tight on an 8v.
crankshaft pulley
m10 bolt with 23mm thread
55nm/40lbf ft
m10 bolt with 30mm thread (use new bolt)
stage 1 - 55nm/40lbf ft
stage 2 - 45-60 degree tighten
m12 bolt (use new bolt)
stage 1 - 95nm
stage 2 - tighten 30-45degrees
Last edited by therealnovaboy; 08-06-14 at 01:44 PM.
^ brace techOriginally Posted by deneil_gsi2000
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