"Bandit" (2bandit) 08/09/2013 at 15:08 • Filed to: emma

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I can't get my harmonic balancer bolt off, HELP! Edit: I'm going to see if PB Blaster does anything. Edit: GOT IT!!!!!! PB Blaster, a hammer, and an air impact wrench to the rescue!

The Swedish Bandit > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:17

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HIT IT WITH A HAMMER! ...or use an air compressed impact wrench if you got one of those, worked for me.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:19

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Rent a gear puller?

desertdog5051 > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:19

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Read.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5427011_re…

or here

Bandit > The Swedish Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:20

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I tried with one, the bolt is frozen on.

Bandit > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 08/09/2013 at 15:20

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I can't get the bolt that holds the thing on off.

Bandit > desertdog5051 08/09/2013 at 15:21

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I've been reading that, the bolt that holds the balancer on is frozen.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:22

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how strong is your impact wrench? or use a cheater pipe

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:23

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If its fused, bust out the flame wrench, get it really hot then have at it.

Bandit > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 08/09/2013 at 15:24

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Pretty strong. I tried using a cheater pipe, but then the whole assembly turns (crankshaft, pistons, etc.)

Bandit > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 08/09/2013 at 15:24

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Hmmm, I need a torch. Good suggestion. Thanks

The Swedish Bandit > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:25

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Try to loose it up with some flames or something!

If it still doesn't work (I probably fought an hour with mine) there is this "hack" you can do if the starter is still on the engine...

desertdog5051 > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:25

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probably going to have to heat it. Do you have a torch, Mapp or Acetylene?

Bandit > The Swedish Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:25

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Thanks, I'll see what I can do.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:26

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can you brace it to the ground with a piece of metal pipe or angle iron.

Bandit > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 08/09/2013 at 15:28

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idk, I'll try.

doodon2whls > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:30

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You're just trying to get the bolt off ? They usually come off relatively easily. It's the balancer itself that is usually a BEAR.

Are you sure that you're turning it the correct way ? ;-)

Bandit > doodon2whls 08/09/2013 at 15:33

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Lefty loosey :) Yep, I can't get the bolt off.

Wave Motion Gun > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:38

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I've seen them removed by attaching a long breaker bar to the wrench, placing the bar against the floor, then turning the motor over with the starter. It's pretty shade tree, but both times I witnessed it, it worked when nothing else would. Be sure to disable spark or fuel or both prior to doing it, and make sure the bar is on the correct side of the car...

Danger factor: 4 out of 5 skull and bones, but if you're desperate...

Not knowing what engine you have, be sure it isn't reverse threaded, some oddball motors have that wonderful option if I'm not mistaken, usually marine motors designed for reverse rotation.

Bandit > The Swedish Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:38

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GOT IT!

Bandit > desertdog5051 08/09/2013 at 15:38

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GOT IT!

Bandit > Wave Motion Gun 08/09/2013 at 15:39

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Just got it!

Wave Motion Gun > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:41

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Sweet victory with no danger, glad to hear!

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:41

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Assuming the bolt is right hand threaded...

Which may not always be true...

CalzoneGolem > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:57

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Oh, I know. Hammer sheets of bread into it until it falls off.

pdthedeuce > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 15:59

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had trouble with every balancer I dealt with on those old Pontiacs.

desertdog5051 > Bandit 08/09/2013 at 16:05

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Go Bandit.

pachood - Cheap rent; fast cars. > Wave Motion Gun 08/09/2013 at 16:28

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When I built my Galant Vr4 many years ago we tried absolutely every trick out there, and even bought the absolute top of the line IR gun to try to break it loose with no luck. I did this (the engine spun the correct way to do it) and in one quick pop the bolt threaded out with ease.

It was our absolute last resort, but it worked fantastic and I dont think there was any REAL potential danger.