Can you reuse a crankshaft bolt?
From the thread: Not reusable. It’s a 1 time stretch bolt.
Is it possible to remove a crankshaft pulley bolt?
If you are trying to remove crankshaft pulley bolt we will show you how we do it and it works every time so far. It is very important not to turn the engine counter clockwise on most modern vehicles because they have complicated timing chains or belts and variable valve timing.
Do you have to remove the crankshaft hub?
If you have to remove your crankshaft hub bolt in order to replace your timing belt (if you have Bentley’s “two-piece crankshaft hub”) then this trick will come in handy for you. I removed my bolt before I realized that I didn’t need to, so I had to figure out how to do it, even though my car has the one-piece hub.
How to remove a broken bolt in a deep hole?
It can be difficult removing a broken bolt or stud that is recessed in a deep hole as there are not many techniques to remove the bolts. Before attempting to remove any bolt, it is a good idea to shock the bolt first, then apply some heat and finally some spray penetrant (once it is cool).
What’s the best way to remove a BMW crankshaft bolt?
Bentley recommends BMW special tool # 11 2 150. Very helpful. Since no one has this tool or is going to buy it from the dealer, another method of removing the bolt is necessary. Wrap your old timing belt around the teeth on the vibration damper and clamp it tightly with vise grips.
If you are trying to remove crankshaft pulley bolt we will show you how we do it and it works every time so far. It is very important not to turn the engine counter clockwise on most modern vehicles because they have complicated timing chains or belts and variable valve timing.
It can be difficult removing a broken bolt or stud that is recessed in a deep hole as there are not many techniques to remove the bolts. Before attempting to remove any bolt, it is a good idea to shock the bolt first, then apply some heat and finally some spray penetrant (once it is cool).
What causes oil to drip from the crankshaft?
If it’s a big leak and it seems to be coming from the front (belt end) of the engine, the crankshaft front seal is the major culprit. The serpentine belt will tend to become oil soaked and throw the oil all over the bottom of the engine, so the drips will seem to be everywhere. This repair is simple, relative to many other vehicles.
How to install a new crankshaft front oil?
3) Install a new crank shaft pulley bolt and torque to 74 foot pounds plus and additional 75 degrees of rotation. A pry bar must be inserted into the spokes of the pulley to prevent turning in the clockwise direction. This works best with two people, one holding the pry bar and the other with the torque wrench. 4) Install the serpentine belt.