On Mon, 5 Oct 1998, Andrew Lindeman wrote:
> I'm having a tough time at something and wonder if anyone can offer some
>advise.
>
> I'm trying to replace my timing chain, and other bits in there, and cannot
>loosen
> the nuts from the end of the crank shaft. Currenty I have the handbrake
>pulled
> TIGHT. I also have my ski pole between my brake pedal and drivers seat. I
> still cannot move the nut without moving the whole car (it's in first gear).
> Any suggestions?
This will sound painful, and it will also sound like a true "bodge", but
it works (assuming you don't have access to a really good air impact
wrench, which should remove the nut in short order).
Put your socket (3/4" drive) on the nut, put the big breaker bar on it,
and leave the breaker bar facing up. Put the car in neutral and hit the
starter. Ouch? Yes, but after one or two "impacts" of that handle on the
chassis rail, that nut will loosen up. I've done it several times, and
I've yet to cause any damage to anything. Of course, if something should
be damaged in the course of this exercise, remember my name: Joe Curry!
:-)
--Andy
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