Miguel; Use a socket (I forget the exact size, approx. 28mm?) with breaker bar on the pully bolt on the front of the engine. Have a helper hold it, or wedge it somehow while you break the flywheel bolts loose. This worked for me a few weeks ago. Rod. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miguel Calvin" <mcalvin@MAC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 10:26 PM Subject: Rear main seal replacement/flywheel removal
> Oh wise ones, > > I need to get the flywheel off to replace the rear main seal. > > How do I stop it from turning while I apply the 100+ ft*lbs needed to turn > the bolts? > > Any tricks known to work without bending anything? > -- > Miguel > |
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