how do i get the bolt on the bottom pulley to break loose tried impact and other tactics nothing works?

Question

accord 2.2L 4 cyl

Answer 1

I have had the same problem on Honda's also. Heating it will help if you don't have a 3/4 impact. Bumping the starter will not help because the engine turns counter clockwise.

Vehicle: 1979 - 1983 Honda Accord 1.6L
1979 - 1985 Honda Accord 1.8L
1986 - 1989 Honda Accord 2.0L
1990 - 1997 Honda Accord 2.2L
1998 - 2000 Honda Accord 2.3L
1995 - 1997 Honda Accord 2.7L



Symptom: Unable to remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Problem: The crankshaft pulley bolt is extremely tight in the crankshaft. It can be very difficult to remove.

Test & Fix: The crankshaft pulley bolt has a normal right hand thread, not left hand thread. These engines rotate counterclockwise. This counterclockwise rotation makes the crankshaft pulley bolt even tighter. Often a 3/4" impact is needed. As a last resort, use a chain type pulley holder. Wrap the chain around the crankshaft pulley, and support the bar of the tool on the lower control arm. Then use a breaker bar with a pipe on it to get the bolt out. Honda has available a special crankshaft pulley holder which is applicable to the 1990-1993 models to use while removing the bolt.

Answer 2

I recently had the same problem with replacing my water pump on an Alfa Romeo. Part of the pump was behind the lower pulley and the impact wouldn't budge it.

So I had my son hold a 3/4 pry bar with the 1 1/2 socket on it and I bumped the starter. It broke it loose the first try.

While your at it you might replace the front seal.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

when i have stubborn bolt that won't "break" with the impact, i use a breaker bar with a "cheater pipe" and keep even pressure , do not bounce on the leverage piece.

Answer 5

do like i do.i put a socket and breaker bar,with a cheater pipe,and have the engine to loosen it.just make sure which way the engine turns and put the breaker bar on the bolt,to where it will loosen,and not tighten.

Answer 6

i own a shop,and it will come loose,cut your air pressure up to 90 pounds on the compressor,and stay on it ,it takes s while for it to move but it will come off,been there and done it many of a time,good luck,hope this help,s.

Answer 7

i have worked on cars for years, try pouring co-cola on it this will eat the lock tight out and you will be able to remove it. if that wont work then try wd 40.

Answer 8

heat
better gun
longer ratchet

make sure u turn it the correct way
dont brake it

Answer 9

pb blaster or wd-40 work the best.

Answer 10

left hand threads