PhilbertZ Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I was doing a plug change and was planning to adjust the valves while I was at it. I had everything ready to go, but when it came time to bring the first cylinder to TDC, I had a rude awakening. First, the crankshaft pulley was pretty darn hard to reach from above, so I had to put the car up, remove the skid plate, lower fan shroud, and get under it...then, I realized that I didn't have a socket large enough for the bolt! I tried 1 inch and 22mm sizes - not even close! After about an hour of trying everything I had from hands to pliers (and lots of patience), I gave up. Does anyone here know the exact bolt size for this guy so I can get the right socket and take care of this? Am I missing something here that would have made it easier? I had the plugs all out so compression shouldn't have made an impact on the progress, right? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skewie09 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Mine is a 1 1/8. I had the same problem trying to find the bolt size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(goldfish) Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 27mm, but I'm able to spin the engine by the damper by hand with all the plugs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilbertZ Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 27mm, but I'm able to spin the engine by the damper by hand with all the plugs out. Thanks guys for the replies. Goldfish - what "damper" are you referring to? Have a photo or can you please explain what it is and how to turn it? I tried manually with my hands and a rag, with all the plugs out. but nothing budged... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks guys for the replies. Goldfish - what "damper" are you referring to? Have a photo or can you please explain what it is and how to turn it? I tried manually with my hands and a rag, with all the plugs out. but nothing budged... just the crank pulley. Stupid question but was it in neutral? Perhaps loosen off the belts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilbertZ Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 Yes - it was in neutral - not a stupid question at all - i've had those moments here and there over the years I'm getting a 27mm socket from a coworker this week to try using my socket wrench from under the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayz Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Remember, Have a thin walled socket. An impact socket will not work. Dayz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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