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I am hoping to change the timing belt soon, howeve the front of my car is on axel stands at the moment, I have heard it's possible to lock the flywheel via the the rubber flap under the intercooler so I can remove the crank pulley.

Is it just a case of jamming a long srew driver down it or is there some kind of hole in the flywheel to stop it moving?

Thanks

madscoob

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1/2 breaker bar with towel wrapped around the end, rest it on the innerwing, remove coils and turn the key quick, thats what i have always done

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Thanks very much for the reply, wont the car need to be in gear and and a second person pressing the brakes for this method?

The front of my car is in the air on stands as I've sent the calipers away for a refurbishment, if the car needs to be in gear and I turn the key for a split second there's a chance of the car moving forward.

Or have I misunderstood you lol?

merlin24

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As above - a quick flick of the key ( in neutral ) is enough to crack the pulley bolt loose.
or ...... wedge a 10mm allen key in the flywheel ring gear through the rubber bung to lock the engine.

Mick

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Thanks Mick, the rubber bung method was the one I was looking for, I'm going to try it tommorrow, just hope my allen key is long enough!

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Crank pulley bolt loosened very easily by wedging an allen key through the rubber bung, suprised me just how easy it was