SECRET WAY! How I Remove Crank Pulley bolt that Easy! Part 2 video on the description

[@japdog9]

i just used it on my LS auto and it worked perfect ,a big thumbs up ,. Thanks

[@brianhaley4471]

Thanks for making this video! I tried this using the old ac/power steering serpentine belt. It worked like magic. Once I got the loop to catch under the crank damper pulley it did not budge. It saved the day. Excellent.

[@jfGarage4k]

Im glad this video help out. Please share around the video thanks

[@grahambroadbent7175]

I tried impact drivers and big bars, all which did not work. I then tried this belt method, it then came off first time. Could not believe how easy it came off. Thanks for saving my day.

[@jfGarage4k]

Awesome work champ. Im glad i can help Please share this video around

[@jsun3117]

An inexpensive big corded Bauer Impact Wrench that you can get for $69 on a deal featuring 1050lbs of breakaway torque would take care of it first time around without having to belt to secure. Why on Earth would you use an impact driver for this job? At best that is suitable for moderate to small bolts.

[@RGV2300]

@@jsun3117 almost 100 usd in my country for a corded impact wrench, that price is doable, altough the greater price.

[@jsun3117]

@@RGV2300 Sometimes a decent branded long handled ratchet or breaker bar can cost even more than the corded impact wrench I described. The thing about an impact wrench is it uses centripetal force to extract the bolt without any reinforcements needed to secure the surrounding moving structure.

[@jsun3117]

@@RGV2300 The best approach for this job is an impact wrench paired with a mass impact socket that transfers more efficient force from the wrench.

[@peterbamford6081]

Thanks man. This technique worked a treat. Those bolts are really tight but using the old belt I was able to lock the pulley and remove it.

[@jfGarage4k]

Im glad you like it. Thanks for watching

[@WATT698]

This was spot on. Thanks man!! You're a lifesaver!!!!

[@jfGarage4k]

Thanks im glad to help.. Please subscribe and share my video

[@diycaveman2166]

I do a similar thing with a ratchet strap around the balancer and hook to the frame. Works exactly the same except no risk of ruining your a/c or what ever pulley is closest

[@diycaveman2166]

Ill make a video and post it when I do my next one

[@viviajones6388]

I'm trying this 🙆🏼👍🏽 I've been trying to get my 2003 Chevy Impala balancer bolt to install a crank sensor 🙆🏼🤔🧐

[@raulmartinez-sf2ii]

Always happy to learn new ways. Thanks for sharing.

[@tristandupre6294]

this technique is amazing! I was contemplating whether I should crank the motor, but that would require assembling quite a bit of stuff.

[@robertarthurs328]

A good battery connection

[@Dolliehomee]

I crank the engine to loosen the bolt is that why now I'm getting a code n a battery low voltage n engine ecu melfuntion? I can still start n drive my 08 TLS but now theres that code n warning light!!! Any ideas to solve this.

[@spinnox1]

I just used this trick while changing the timing belts, that bolt was a PAIN to remove, and thanks to this it finally came out. I know the video is 3 years old, but it's GOLD. Many thanks mate.

[@jfGarage4k]

Awesome this video gives the world a good vibe helping other people

[@ayedhatyaygo983]

Finally a video without a freaking air tool being used thanks.

[@jfGarage4k]

Glad you liked it!

[@Xpp.]

Great idea for when you dont have the right tools to hold the pulley ! Next time i find that situation i’ll give it a go !!

[@carlt6932]

I've been doing it this way for about 25 years. Just use an old belt. I always put a mark across the pulley with a paint marker incase the rubber bonding slips. It never has.

[@franknavarro1913]

Tank you what a good idea I did it, after trying every different method

[@manglermalachi]

Thank you for sharing this valuable tip. Please continue!

[@jfGarage4k]

Your welcome. Please share the videos and subscribe

[@Mr7352]

I tried this method with the old pulley belt and it actually allowed me to use a breaker bar and finally get the bolt loose, what a relief.Thank you

[@GUESSWHAT013]

Thank you so much man! I worked! I was worried about not getting it off with a impact, but your methode worked!

[@jfGarage4k]

Thanks for the good feed back bro, im glad this help you out. Make sure to share and subscribe my channel, have a great day champ

[@GUESSWHAT013]

@@jfGarage4k i subscribed right away! Keep the vids comming bro🤙🏼

[@edwingaupp7838]

Let they guy you learned this from is a genious. After fighting this after impact didnt work. I put pullys back on rigged the serp. Belt and it came off with breaker bar almost no effort. Thx.

[@estebanjuarez8707]

I ll try this next time looks easy an fast

[@jacobuskai4594]

Thanks, I tried it and it worked!

[@dagamer667]

I did my 03 Impala 3.4L this morning. In my case, the balancer hub has three spokes vs solid design. I was able to put a thick flathead screwdriver against a spoke, and braced the handle against a spot on the lower control arm. Then the breaker bar made a short work of it.

[@guillermonunez6114]

Best video ever came in clutch 💯

[@omarcarrilloromero8034]

I literally just did this and it worked! You just pulled a Geico and saved me a bunch of money in 15mina or less

[@Felipebustamante510]

Good,is always good to check for good ideas,my question was answered.Gracias amigo.

[@phillipmartin5732]

Totally worked!!! Used a breaker bar from above.

[@pedrotalavera3541]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing

[@edgarvigil7170]

thanks for this video. the best way to do it that i saw. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jfGarage4k]

Hey your welcome im glad i can help.. Please share the video around 🙏 and subscribe thank you

[@Shiva-ld6bw]

That's a lot of force on the AC compressor. Be careful when doing this, expensive parts at risk!

[@dannylinc6247]

It's on the free running pulley and pulley bearing. The ac clutch is not engaging the shaft plate. No harm done.

[@leelyons3443]

Simplicity ,I hope , going to try this method on my rattling ford transit ,it has 3 pulley bolts ! Cheers man from Uk

[@jfGarage4k]

LOVE IT.. Good luck champ

[@martindelaconcha2300]

I did give it a try we did impact gun And work perfectly thank you for the tip great video

[@josearellano3268]

😮 learn something new today. Removing Ford Fiesta balancer bolt. Worked nice.

[@docjody8624]

Brilliant! Thank you. Saved $xx or $xxx not having to buy an Impact Wrench. Watching your genius video AND getting the Crank Bolt off took less than 21-min. (TIP: Helped beforehand to apply PB-Blaster to bolt and its washer interface several iterations before attempting to break-free my 19-mm mongo guy.)

[@RBZ06LT6]

You should still buy an impact wrench tho. 1000 lb ft busting torque.

[@benjaminseaman8089]

THANK YOU!! I had to get creative. My belt was to short. I rapped the pulley then had to put a pipe through it and brace it below the engine and subframe.

[@ali.alduwal]

A very good method, thank you alot 👍

[@jfGarage4k]

Your welcome bro. Make sure to share the videos around and subscribe 🙏🙏

[@annuarrashid3314]

1 hour with impact gun...try this method take 10min and it really work...tqvm bro

[@timothytomten9843]

weighted socket on the impact .5 seconds

[@madmaximus5498]

Thanks man, it's really helpfull for me

[@jessielomibao9917]

New subscriber here very helpful and informative thanks bro

[@jfGarage4k]

Thank you for the support 🙏.. You can share this video around to help other people

[@michaelalonzi8325]

I just did this and it worked!!!!!

[@mr.hoonigan7978]

Great idea 👍 You help for me. Big like and thanks ;)

[@jfGarage4k]

Thanks for watching. Share & Subscribe

[@anthonyramsumair4815]

Brillant Idea, love it

[@RogerM88]

Thanks! Helped me a lot.

[@miguelcarbajal2198]

Bro you’re smart. Nice trick 👍

[@jfGarage4k]

Thanks for the like

[@Ghostacc956]

Hmmm ok I’m going to try this when I get home, I will be back later to provide feed back thanks.

[@Ghostacc956]

Unfortunately this method did not work for me. My cars serpentine belt is like 4ft long. I tried a few different times and couldn’t make it work. As a last resort I used the more popular not so safe method haha. I set a breaker bar through the frame and set it against the ground and cranked the car a few times and it came right off. Car is back running now. Thanks for this idea anyways. Maybe I’ll be able to use it on a different car.

[@False_Death]

That is genius! Thank you!

[@roberts4208]

Ayyy thank you brudaaa ,godd blesss you saved me hehe 💪💪💪

[@nabeelgalal3238]

Thank you so much, saved my life

[@jfGarage4k]

Your welcome im glad i can help

[@JOSEADIAZ-zo6zv]

The best trick i ever saw to remove this bolt. I used it and really work.

[@jfGarage4k]

Awesome.. see it work really good

[@datwinz3927]

If your engine don’t have a key way on the crank DONT flick Starter motor to take bolt off! Have done it before and the pistons hit the valves! Unless you have a NON interference engine DO NOT remove by starter motor and breaker bar you WILL do damage but that’s just my thoughts on it you guys can do what you like :)

[@pedromanuelmadeiramartins6188]

that is the question mark... we need to know if engine don't have a crank key!

[@baohoainguyen]

Thanks, that's good to know. I guess without a key, the pulley becomes loose and the crank turns without turning the pulley and timing belt/camshaft, causing the pistons to hit the valves.

[@datwinz3927]

@@baohoainguyen yep all that is NEEDED is a flywheel locking tool that you can buy for £20 and save your engine and yourself all the stress and do it the right way 🙌🏼💪🏽

[@distruptivesuburbia2081]

This video totally saved my ass. I ended up having to use the belt that came with the car but it did not appear to damage the belt. I was able to hook the exvess over the water neck. I suppose I could’ve laid a 2 x 4 across the top of the car and looped the excess over that but it worked just fine

[@jfGarage4k]

Glad this video help you out

[@mantselarry7287]

great video ❤❤❤,works %1000

[@edwardr302]

Hey bro si funciona yo esta batallando con una 2008 Chrysler town and country 3.8 use la belt y le hise como dijistes pero todavia me quedava mucho banda y la segui lleve asta el alternador esta que esta media apretada y " BINGO" GRASIAS HERMANO. LO RECOMIENDO

[@azarahwagner2749]

You need a pulley wrench to stop it from rotating or you risk damage !!! And your torque wrench is too small . Most crank pulley bolts are torqued very high like almost 200 lbs so a dinky wrench won’t work. Your crankshaft is leaking oil already which is a sign of damage to shaft and woodruff key and damage to your worn out timing chain and gears ⚙️ AND NEVER REUSE THE BOLT !!! You need a new one since it is a “ torque to yield “ one time use only . It’s under $10 .

[@bluckq]

Not all crankshaft pulley bolts are torque to yield bolts

[@rubenproost2552]

Cool! I was nervous to bump the starter, as my car has a start button.

[@Speed00007]

Not a bad trick. If I ever don't have my Milwaukee 2767 high torque gun with the Lisle 19mm socket I might try this. I'm not trying to be funny or cocky. I know that I am blessed to have access to powerful modern tools. I thank god everyday and thank you for posting this technique.

[@troy78552]

Thanks for the video , I have a important question ? How do you troubleshoot a crankshaft pulley that is not aligned with all pulleys on a 2014 Honda Civic ex 1.8

[@jfGarage4k]

Take out the belt and wiggle the crank pulley, make sure no play around. Check the crankshaft bolt make sure its installed tight

[@troy78552]

@@jfGarage4k I did check belt off n its like back ⅛ or ¼" it needs to come forward ¼ or ⅛ " all pulleys alginate except crankshaft pulley n it's not loose or play its still

[@mikimiki195]

I Sean someone else on you tube doing this I will try this tomorrow **Update my comment** This worked like charm no issues thanks

[@johnmorris1764]

Great tip, thanks.

[@madibakorobo625]

Just 2days ago used the belt to remove the bolt on the harmonic balancer. Good technique and thank you (PNG)

[@peggywiggins6152]

Damn thank you paying alot of money to get this done

[@BayLuv87]

Thanks for sharing what you learned

[@gartheligon140]

No more breaker bar from bolt to ground and click the starter. Your way is an easy way to loosen the bolt, and did you do the opposite with the belt to tighten the bolt?.

[@mikebeddingfield2144]

Get a strap wrench! It's a handy tool to add to your tool box! And a chain wrench is also nice to have when you need a bit more powerful hold

[@roberxl]

Great hack lm gona try it, need to take hb out to change the crank sensor

[@jacobs7281]

thanks for this belt tip video, while taking crank shaft pulley bolt from my 2012 ford escape v6, The shaft rotated reverse at least one full cycle since the belt was not tight , is there any timing issues will happen because of this?

[@jfGarage4k]

Make sure the pulley and belt are clean and dry, No oil, mud or dirt in it. After wrapping the belt around the pulley make sure its tight around no slack at all. Good luck

[@royderouin7510]

Put a socket and breaker bar on a jack stand 90' to crank bolt , trun key quickly,...check results ..I've used this method many times it works if you set it up correctly

[@oepolo6317]

DANGER!!

[@slxwfox83_93]

Now how do I get it to stay tightened when putting a new bolt in .? I tried using my breaker bar to change my belt and the bolt just twisted over like nothing

[@jfGarage4k]

Check the description below i add couple links how to Install a Crank bolt

[@BayLuv87]

Learned something new..

[@daveramsay8115]

That’s crazy awesome Thank you!!

[@ImReelySuqi]

Been trying to pull my crank bolt for 2 days with my friends electric impact. It ain't working. Gonna give this a try tomorrow

[@catcat9346]

Wow nice job 👍

[@RAWRMotorsports]

I've put 1/2" drive ingersol air impact on them Honda balancers with no luck .. usually have to bust out the 3/4 breaker bar

[@vikrammalviya7917]

Sir engine rotation is clokwise or anticlockwise from front side of car

[@frankensteing3534]

Mine is seized on the car tight I tried all of these what’s another way to remove the crank pulley ?

[@fiskfarm]

A proper 1/2" impact wrench does this in about 1/2 second (battery or pneumatic). A 1/4" impact doesn't stand a chance and is a waste of time on a bolt that size. I guess judging which tool to use comes with experience. 👍😎👌

[@lkytmryan]

I tried a 1/2" electric impact wrench for several minutes on a Honda Accord and it didn't budge. I bent a 3/4" breaker bar like a pretzel on the same nut with an 8' iron pipe for leverage.

[@fiskfarm]

@@lkytmryan I haven't found a single electric that holds a candle to an air impact. Not sure why. So what finally worked? Btw I have a Dewalt and a Milwaukie electric. Great for lug nuts but never a crank bolt. Air👍

[@lkytmryan]

@@fiskfarm I gave up and took it to Honda and paid them $35 to use their air impact gun to break the nut for me. :)

[@fiskfarm]

@@lkytmryan btw my 1/2" pneumatic impact wouldn't touch the outer nut on my Cummins Ram front axle so I pu an HF 3/4" impact for around $70 and it worked in about 1/4 second. Can't beat a larger hammer and basically that's what is in an impact wrench. A little 1/4" like he was using is worthless on something like this.

[@fiskfarm]

@@lkytmryan good move. Getting all set up for air tools can get rather expensive if you don't need it as often as I do. I use it daily but my Sears compressor has been on line powered up for an amazing 45 years now. I replaced one reed valve 40+ years ago and changed the oil at least once and the motor bearings once🤣 They don't make them like anymore unfortunately.

[@royderouin7510]

A chain wrench works to but it has to have a long enough chain to go all the way around the pully ,..use old belt to protect pully groves

[@stevecarlson6462]

What are you working on? Honda?

[@jfGarage4k]

No not Honda, this video a Ford Escape

[@nameless-og]

This is what I used to do long before youtube, lol... 2 points though... don't do this on cranks with a rubber isolater in the middle, sometimes it separates them, though that would make it close to replacement in my book, really... the other thing is DON'T use your ac pulley, use the closest idler pulley. No point in damaging the ac clutch or ps/water pump either.

[@osaelbarrantes8060]

If it does work, what a blessing. Greetings. from Tiquicia C.R centroamerica.. I gotta give it a shot...

[@joehughes4217]

Hi there good video what song is used at the start please.

[@jayafooltv2838]

it does work damn!! lol thanks a lot man

[@jfGarage4k]

Thanks. Im glad i can help out, please share around the video

[@allenraymond9157]

The even easier way is to use a breaker bar and wedge it to frame or something solid and tap starter but make sure coil packs are disconnected

[@jfGarage4k]

But Doing this method On Hondas Engine is a No No No.

[@garybrown5500]

And the pulley is keyed to crankshaft!

[@bluckq]

A interference engine has a high chance of damage. The starter method only works on non interference engines

[@brentharner9797]

boutta go try this you dirty genius

[@ismailkoya66]

hey, sorry if this is a dumb question but how many pulleys are present on that side of the car? I have a Ford Figo and the crank pulley broke and it was making a noise when I was driving it so the mechanic removed the small fan belt and now I can drive the car but there's no power steering until I put new pulley. Is it the crank pulley?

[@jfGarage4k]

FORD FIGO is that a 1.6 Liter engine? Same as Ford Fiesta (American version)

[@TU-TOF]

thank you very much

[@madibakorobo625]

Amazing technic just remove the pulley bolt from my nissan murano. Thankyou (PNG)

[@jfGarage4k]

Its a Great Idea I love it . Please share & subscribe the channel to support this video

[@johng.3740]

I too ran into the "infamous" super-hyper-tight crankshaft bolt on an Acura integra, never did get it off. Has anyone tried a Torque multipler? There are torque multipliers on the market that can output 4275 ft lbs.....truckers use them all the time to take off stuck lugnuts on tires, with little effort. Look up torque multipliers on KZbin and you'll find them boys remove high torque, over tightened, rusted up, stuck lugnuts with minimal effort.

[@honduh9348]

If your motor spins clockwise its a million times easier to just bump your starter with a breaker bar wedged up against something solid. Let the engine do the work for you. Lol

[@dannylinc6247]

Sometimes even a 3foot breaker bar won't do anything but dent the car and I've seen a Mac tools socket get split. This idea isolated and held it firm. He just wrenched it loose. Thumbs up. There's much discussion about needing more expensive impact wrenches and heavier mass Snap-On sockets. With this method, you can solve it faster and cheaply. You just need a belt most people throw away. One mans junk is ...... It's not that tight on most engines, but once in a while you run across one that won't break loose. Some, like this one, you can't use the tried and true methods. This is a simple ingenious solution.

[@inekic]

That's not easy with newer cars with a "start engine" button.

[@dannylinc6247]

@@inekic also, transverse, That would put my long breaker up by the headlight area on many vehicles. I had a 20R in a pickup that tapping the key should break it free. It broke the socket. With a method similar to this I could likely have just wrenched it loose. I had the people come get the vehicle. I wasn't feeling that well after trying to help them.

[@garybrown5500]

Don’t try this unless you know the pulley is keyed or you will have a head full of bent valves! (Ford Z tec Renaults etc)

[@peggywiggins6152]

So you saying you're way is easier . I'm lost but learning

[@JamesSmith-jq2jc]

Nice idea. This could come in handy when at a junk yard and your not bringing all your tools, or you've limited tools to begin with.

[@SuperSonicMaster007]

Why would you be taking crank bolts out at the junkyard ? Keep em on

[@thecarfixchannel3046]

How are you going to install the bolt the same way, that engine feels like it's locked up, the belt is made it of rubber it should have slight give to ityou know it should stretch the pulley did not even move.

[@jfGarage4k]

True it has a slight movement because of the belt trick.. What i do is after installing your timing components, make sure to remove the locking tools before you tight up the crank bolt with the belt trick holding the crank pulley

[@MyLifeThai371]

What vehicle was this on?

[@jfGarage4k]

This a ford escape

[@wyattamante8299]

Good job.

[@vanhap]

If you want maximum torque output from your impact gun, do not use an extension.

[@fairfax_fran5109]

Do the tensioner pulley counter clockwise too to losen ?

[@leodo2949]

they are easy way to do use 1' in impact the one they use for 18 wheel tire change

[@VictorLopez-yo8wn]

thank you for your video

[@jfGarage4k]

Your welcome Champ. Make sure to subscribe and share this video to other people that need help.

[@synovium]

Will this method work on the honda accord crank bolt?

[@jfGarage4k]

Check this video out kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2HcfoGGj7-qp7c

[@abdelhamidaber9954]

Bon boulot ! un grand merci pour vous , bonne continuation .

[@garagegrump_6627]

Smart man 🤠😜

[@alexvids9232]

sweet, i needed this.

[@beerbed7551]

Good job....

[@brucebratschi4300]

Awesome tip.