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[FAZ]

bought one of those halfords laser pullers, all the bolts are straight, and the flywheel teeth jammed through the starter, but its amazingly difficult to get it to release, am I doing something wrong, Im using a breaker bar and I just cant get it to pop off, am i doing something wrong?

[xrocketengineer]

Try some lubricant on the threads of the centre bolt of the puller and add a bit of penetrating oil on the crank taper. Work the centre bolt back and forth. Take a look at my contraption to lock the flywheel and to hold the engine when tightening and loosening bolts for some other thoughts.

 

 

[FAZ]

the engines also still in the car, but thanks ill lubricate the bolt and shaft

[Fast Ivan]

you've removed the locking plate haven't you?

Sometimes they can be a right nightmare, you may need a longer bar and you may need to leave it under tension overnight

they also like to be shocked with a lump hammer but you'll struggle with it in the car still

[FAZ]

ive done all of the above, my current problem is one of the three bolts on the puller keeps popping out and is starting to mash the thread!

[Fast Ivan]

that's not good, the thread it screws in to is probably knackered/stripped

[Carlos W]

There are 2 sets of bolts with different threads, are you using the correct ones?

[FAZ]

its off, yes i was using the wrong ones, but all is good, just a very oily 500mile old clutch plate

[Joshwaaa]

its off, yes i was using the wrong ones, but all is good, just a very oily 500mile old clutch plate

Hi Faz

 

How did you get it off in the end, im struggling ?

 

Thanks

[FAZ]

Fine. Just make sure you use the right threaded bolts. My only problem is a broken/worn bulker ring