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T-Bone
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If the radiator is out of the way is there room to fit an impact gun in there to buzz the crank bolt off? the impact uses a 1/2 inch socket.
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T-Bone wrote:If the radiator is out of the way is there room to fit an impact gun in there to buzz the crank bolt off? the impact uses a 1/2 inch socket.
NOt sure, but if you can't fit the impact, use a 1/2" rachet with a 3' pipe slid over the handle. This'll give you all the torque you need. You'll need the car in 5th gear with someone standing on the brakes though.
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Post by JOE »

Yes, an Impact Gun should fit in there. I've done mine a couple of times.
Depends on the type of Gun though.
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ok cool, another thing i was thinking is do i have to pull the radiator to do the t-belt? if i dont use an impact gun.
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Post by MootsMan »

I did pull the radiator when I replaced the timing belt on my car. It may not be necessary, but it does give you a lot more room to work, not to mention much easier access, and it's not difficult to do at all.
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Post by dug320 »

It is handier to pull the rad but not necessary. With the rad in you can still get to the pulley but you need a few extensions.
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