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ZED X

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ZED X

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hey guys,

Wondering if anyone might have a ring gear stopper for an rb26 I could borrow?

I've tried everything I can think of to crack this crank bolt.. It ain't coming off.

I've tried:

3m breaker bar trans in 4th

wooden block on chasis rail then cranking the starter

breaker bar tensioned then belting it with a 1kg hammer

holding the fly in place using two flat end screwdrivers

couldn't fit a rattle gun without moving the condensor...

I'm finding it difficult to get enough of a sudden jolt onto the crank bolt, hoping if I can hold the in place I might be able to crack it with my breaker bar.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

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Aberax Grand Master

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I found it easy to do it this way.

1. Take out radiator and Clutch fan

2. Put car in 5th, so it is over a 1:1 ratio

3. Put correct size socket with breaker bar onto the bolt

4. Hop in the engine bay and jump up and down on the breaker bar

...worked for me :P

I have heard of people making sure the end of the breaker bar is on the ground and then turning the engine over...but that is a rather bad way of doing it I would say.

ZED X Rising Star

ZED X

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Hey Aberax,

Cheers for the suggestion, however I can't seem to get enough of a sudden shock while using this method. My crank simply turns over, mind you this is with the vehicle on a set of ramps, hand brake up and back wheels chocked. I really need to lock the flywheel then use this method.. ;(

It's on there BLOODY tight... That's for sure.

Race__24 Experienced

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You need one of those tools that you hit with a hammer. I ended up having to buy one for the same bolt. Cost me over $100 but does it easy. I'll see if i can find a pic.....

One of these. They say they can generate 500nm of torque, I say they aren't using a big enough hammer. You will be able to undo it with the car out of gear so you will avoid putting load through the drive train.

sp70865.jpg

I may lend it out for liquid renumeration

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Moodles2 Grand Master

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When I had my 100,000km service done, we used a breaker bar against the chassis. My battery wasn't enough to do the job, but his big ass BMW battery (I think from a 4WD) loosened it first try

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ZED X

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  On 10/11/2011 at 4:47 AM, Moodles2 said:

When I had my 100,000km service done, we used a breaker bar against the chassis. My battery wasn't enough to do the job, but his big ass BMW battery (I think from a 4WD) loosened it first try

Yea Ive got a 550CCA battery if that method was going to work im sure it would have after the first 5 > 10 tries :)

SkyHi_33 Mentor

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There is a really easy way of doing it,

Socket and breaker bar on crank bolt, place it so the handle of the breaker bar is leaning against the chasis rail/inner well on the undo side or as close to as possible, disconnect your ignition system (unplug coilpack loom), give it a quick short crank with the key, Presto!! Starter motor does all the muscle work for you :)

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Simon-S14 Grand Master

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  On 09/11/2011 at 10:27 AM, Race__24 said:

You need one of those tools that you hit with a hammer. I ended up having to buy one for the same bolt. Cost me over $100 but does it easy. I'll see if i can find a pic.....

One of these. They say they can generate 500nm of torque, I say they aren't using a big enough hammer. You will be able to undo it with the car out of gear so you will avoid putting load through the drive train.

sp70865.jpg

I may lend it out for liquid renumeration

ive been looking for one of these for a while now.. where did you get yours from?

chef_stagea Grand Master

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Y not go the slip knot rig? Easy as pie! And costs f**k all!

Old bike tube cut up, slip knot done to tighten itself as your pulling.

Breaker bar, i cut down a no parking sign out the front of my house for added leverage ;)

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