Pulley install is a ***$$$####@@!

[bark3rd]

I am in the process of installing my new Steeda pulleys and timing adjuster. My buddy is an experienced mechanic and engine builder and had a hell of a time last night removing the stock pulleys. Even with an impact gun we couldn't get the alternator pulley off without removing the alternator completely and putting it in a vice. The shaft just spun when we cranked on it. Still haven't got the harmonic balancer pulley off, he says we have to pull out the radiator to do it because of clearance for his tool. Good grief, I've heard this should take an hour! Anyway, I drove it home with just the new alternator pulley, seemed a little faster. Is this guy trippin' or what? I know he is a good mechanic (he's got a pickup he built from scratch that runs 9's naturally aspirated). I hate to pull out the radiator, maybe a smaller more powerful impact tool would work better but I hear they are about $400.00. If he pulls the radiator, are there any potential problems I should look out for?

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Black 2000 GT,5 spd,17" wheels,4:10's,flowmasters
have parts: steeda underdrives,steeda timing adjuster