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anyone used one of these?
im looking for an alternative to Bri's special crank pulley tool as the new engine used a lightened pulley and cannot be locked in the traditional way.

ive been told you can lock it by jamming the flywheel, but i dont see how it would work this is with the gearbox still on btw.

I wouldn't lock the cams in place in order to get the crank pulley bolt out.

In the flywheel inspection hole get a narrow crowbar or similar (something with a flat head on the end) and use it to jam the flywheel in place. You will need to hold it in place. Then you can then undo the crank pulley bolt. Its a 2 man job. We have done it via this method many times.

Or...put it in gear and get someone to stand on the brakes

ek9sid wrote:Or...put it in gear and get someone to stand on the brakes

Yes, it works but not in all case... it happened that the clutch slip

Crank pulley holding tool is the best way. What's the problem with your lightweight pulley, will it deform?

I always use the holding tool, and even then I'm uncomfortable with how much movement I get. You can't hold it with the cams, and I personally wouldn't lock the cams when adjusting the crank pulley bolt as you'll likely slip a tooth or two.

What Merlin says, sounds best to me. One person jamming the flywheel someone else undoing the bolt. Maybe even have someone else on the brakes as well.

I believe if you use a powerful air gun it will try to turn the engine less and therefore make holding the crank without the correct tool easier. But I couldn't budge the bolt with an air gun.

A lot of aftermarket crank pulley's do not have the fitment for the pulley tool.

I know another option, but please don't flame me down as i know that is not "ethical" but to use only if you have tried all others solutions...


Just remove two sparks plugs ( cylinder 1 and 4 or 2 and 3), put these cylinder just befor their TDC and fill the cylinders with a nylon rope... and be carefull, you have to turn the engine counterclock Wise to reach the TDC befor filling the cylinders...

I know it is not really "mechanical" but if you don't have the choice, it should save the day... and if you don't use an impact gun for unscrewing the bolt, you will not "hurt" the rods bearings ...

i repeat, it is really the last solution to use, only if you don't have any other choice...

Merlin wrote:A lot of aftermarket crank pulley's do not have the fitment for the pulley tool.

@stinkypaul ^^^ this reason.

ill give the crowbar on the flywheel a go when required cheers guys

Jam into flywheel, there is a plate at the bottom of the gearbox, take that off if your beat and jam something in, only take a few mins to get it off.

I just use the impact wrench, no issues.

I think most cars I've worked on the tool attaches to the flywheel and not the crank pulley. Drax, you can get a universal flywheel locking tool.