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

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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!

 

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