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Apr 25, 2004 | 08:54 PM

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From: Plano Tx

Crank shaft pulley

Is there a trick to getting this thing off?
I am trying to replace an optispark but cant get pas the pulley.
Does someone know of a puller that fits in the cramped area in front of the engine?

Apr 25, 2004 | 08:56 PM

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Re: Crank shaft pulley (Toecutter)

Sorry wrong forum, but I will still accept any advice.

Apr 25, 2004 | 08:59 PM

gonbad

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Re: Crank shaft pulley (Toecutter)

There isn't one. You have to remove the steering rack and radiator and hood to get the radiator out. The A/C condensor can stay. I will be doing this on the C5 next week.

Apr 25, 2004 | 08:59 PM

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Re: Crank shaft pulley (Toecutter)

after you remove the three bolts that hold the balancer to the crank, you should be able to use a pry bar and lightly pry from diffrent angles to get the balancer pulley off,you may also spray some penatrating oil to help the process

Apr 25, 2004 | 10:07 PM

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Re: Crank shaft pulley (simplyred02)

I sprayed it wiht wd40 but it doesnt seem like it will budge.
Is there a Gear puller I can use to get it off.
Everyone I have is just to big .

Apr 25, 2004 | 10:33 PM

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Re: Crank shaft pulley (Toecutter)

I am a little confused at the different replies you have got here, first off, if you are talking about a C5 then you have to remove the steering rack, and there is only one bolt that holds the pulley on. You will have to get a puller to get it off. Call a GM dealership and they can tell you the tool that you need. I have done this numerous times, and you do not have to remove the radiator or hood, unless you are replacing the cam. Hope this helps.

Apr 25, 2004 | 11:22 PM

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Re: Crank shaft pulley (Toecutter)

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I sprayed it wiht wd40 but it doesnt seem like it will budge.
Is there a Gear puller I can use to get it off.
Everyone I have is just to big .

Well assuming you have the steering rack off, which you must, and the crank bolt that holds the crank pulley on removed, all you need is a failry standard 3 arm pulley puller. Look at the one on jmX's ls1howto.com on the c5 h/c swap page. THere is a picture witht the puller on the pulley in the correct position to remove.
http://www.ls1howto.com/howto/c5/hea...movepulley.jpg

If I am wrong and you do not have the steering rack out, I do not think it's possible. Not an expert, just my $.02... Hope that helps.

Good Luck! :thumbs:

Apr 25, 2004 | 11:29 PM

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Re: Crank shaft pulley (IFLUBYU)

Thanks for the advise, Im sure ill need it somday for my y2k.
Right now im working on my friends 93 lt1 I just posted this here by mistake.
Sorry for any mixup.