crankshaft pulley removal

[siR_F20b]

hey guys my waterpump went and im in the process of changing it out but im pretty newbie to this job. i am all the way up to the part where i have to remove the crankshaft pulley to take out the lower tbelt cover to get at the waterpump. anyhow what have you guys done to get the bolt off without having hte pulley spin on you?

[blackcb7]

you best bet is an impact gun, there is a specialty tool that holds it in place and u use breaker bar to break the bolt loose, yo can also hold the tranny on the flywheel thru the timing hole on the block then break it loose

[siR_F20b]

i am unable to locate this hole

[blackcb7]

its next to the engine code next to the header,

[deckeda]

its next to the engine code next to the header,

... and normally you don't see the actual hole, there should be a rubber plug in it to keep out dirt. If it's still there just pull the plug out and you'll see the flywheel teeth, sorta.

[cb7wagonPL]

i couldnt get mine off no matter what i did. what finally worked was a torch. i heated it up for about 5 mins and then with a 12 point wrench and a pipe i broke it loose. remember to stick something like another wrench in one of the flywheel holes to stop the engine from cranking over. good luck

[IDriveALude]

Spray some penetrating oil deep into the thing. Leverage hasn't ever really helped me with this problem. I once broke 9 foot pipe. Impact is the keep. Air tools, even a battery operated gun...

[GreenMadness]

I shoved a breaker bar in the flywheel, wedged it against the block... then essentially kicked the shit out of a cheater bar.

the kicking should be preformed with both feet and done in one swift motion.