Failure on timing belt procedure: damaged rear balancer driven pulley 12 bolt

[baby_sham974]

Hi guys! I tried to change the timing belt on a F20Z2 of a 94 cc7, the timing belt procedure is the same as ours. All was good, it just remained for me to exctract the 12 bolt of the rear timing balancer belt driven pulley, but it was too tightened. So what had to arrive, arrived! And i damaged the bolt!



1/ Who has already had this case?

2/ How can pull off this bolt?

[JesterMasque]

I know there are special sockets that are used for stripped hex, but I don't think I've ever seen them for 12-point... You basically hammer on this socket, extract, and you pretty much need a new bolt to reinstall after you remove it.

[markj]

I've done the same on a car or two at work, newer Civics, I believe. My solution of mega Vise Grips and a LOT of leverage, which is hard in cramped spaces like that, worked for me but I wouldn't advise it unless you really had to.

[EJX_Michael]

~$20 at sears. I have one and it has saved my ass several times. Its a good thing to have for other bolts too.

[baby_sham974]

thanks guys

EJX_Michael could you give me the name of the tool box? or a link please? i prefer this method rather than drill the bolt or shock it.

Is Sears it the website "www.sears.com"?

[puzzlevil]

Been there/done that/different bolt though.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10...oRedirect=true

[cp[mike]]

they carry a similar set at advance auto parts.

you can get away with just marking the pulley with a dab of whiteout, instead of removing that bolt and using a screwdriver.

[EJX_Michael]

thanks guys

EJX_Michael could you give me the name of the tool box? or a link please? i prefer this method rather than drill the bolt or shock it.

Is Sears it the website "www.sears.com"?

Oh shoot! I didn't even notice your location... You wouldn't have a sears for many many miles.

You will have to go to a hardware store most likely. Print out the picture of that kit and ask someone at the store if they have anything like it.

[baby_sham974]

So i looked for this boxtool here, i found it in Beta but the price is outrageously expensive! 400€ (~$(570) for a set 3pieces (17-19-21)

Good point! Sears does international shipping

@cp[mike]: thanks! Friends also advised me this method, simple and effective! i will test it

[ATS666]

You dont need to remove that bolt to get everything lined up.
There are marks on the block you can use to line up the pulley.

[baby_sham974]

It's true for the cam pulley, the front and center timing balancer driven pulley, but i never saw marks for the rear. I'm not mechanic so if it's written in the service manual, i prefer to follow the instructions