mit

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hi all, im having a problem getting my crank toothed sprocket off. I need to change the damaged woodruf key, but the sprocket's solid! My query is, can i rotate the crank with the belt off, to get better access. I thought that the valves will be all but closed, so should clear the pistons. Thanks, mit

morpheous

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Not all closed m8 you may have to turn the cam or cams as you get to a point where they touch,and dont forget to time it all back up later

dee052

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I would also like to know how to do this, I tried to get mine off to replace the woodruff key and crankshaft oil seal, but could not get it off, tried levering it with a screwdriver and loads of plusgas, nothing. I ended up putting it back together and leaving it, I'm even considering getting another engine.

mit

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Thanks,i've finally managed to get it off,in bits!!Also managed to damage the oil pump,so a good days work! I had no choice but to get angry with it, gives me a good reason to fit an uprated pump i spose. I did turn the crank,very carefully,an all sems ok.But i wouldn't advise anyone to do it without checking first! Api to ring tommorow for bits i think!

Mit

dee052

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How did you manage to smash it off? What did you use and did you manage to get the toothed wheel off or just the woodruff key?

morpheous

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Can you not use a puller to draw it off ?

mit

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Well....after heating it,using freezer spray,wd40 ect,none of which worked, i got two screw drivers behind it on each side,and hit them...lots! I knicked the pump across the seal,and once i realised it needed changing it gave me the confidence to get heavy with it! A timing lug snaped off the toothed cog in the 'angry' stage!
I did search for a puller,but couldn't find one slim enough to fit behind the cog.

silent running

When I did it I think in the end I used a lump hammer, big crowbar and half a can of Plusgas to get the ******* off. Wrecked the oil pump.

scoobyboy

you lot are animals!

mit

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Yep,i bite too!!! But every proper bloke loves a war story to tell,gives us pub chat!!!

merlin24

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A smear of Copper-slip or Moly grease on the crankshaft snout on re-assembly should prevent the gear "welding" itself in place again.


Mick