Front pulley bolt

[rotoflex]

HO, great info there, I'm picking up one of those Mapp/Oxygen rigs.

[nige]

RumPith wrote:

Stick the socket on an extension bar long enough to rest against the chassis member, put the car in 4th gear, and push the car to release the nut?

from what he was saying the engine is out of the car, top tip though worth doing befoe removing the engine, i'm going to remember that

[CharlieB]

RumPith wrote:

..put the car in 4th gear and push the car to release the nut

Or leave it in neutral & just hit the starter

[sbarc]

nige wrote:

from what he was saying the engine is out of the car, top tip though worth doing befoe removing the engine, i'm going to remember that

Using the starter to loosen the pulley nut before you remove the motor is an old trick I learned from a mechanic long ago.  It works like a charm every time.  Just make sure your engine turns in the correct direction or you'll be tightening the bolt.  I've used this technique on Toyotas.  

This technique is a treat to use......it works everytime.  You'll never dread undoing a pulley bolt again........it will suddenly become a none event.   ;D

Just check the rotational direction of your motor......not all motors turn in the same direction.

[spitty1977]

Hi pulley nut is removed after heating up and a big bar on socket engine rebuild can now start :) :) :)

[sbarc]

Right on!!!!  THe wosrt is behind you now.  Enjoy the rebuild.