Harmonic Dampr Blues! Need Help!!

Thad · 09-08-2001, 12:33 PM

Howdy everyone! i'm in the process of trying to replace my harmonic dampr and getting nowhere! I can't get the retaining bolt off!
Is this something that requires an impact wrench or what! I'm in dire need of some help!

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PKRWUD · 09-08-2001, 03:01 PM

Put the socket on a short extension, and the extension on a breaker bar. Mount the socket, and rest the breaker bar against the ground (on the drivers side of center). Disconnect the coil, and bump the starter with the ignition switch (key). This will loosen the bolt.

Take care
~Chris

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joe4speed · 09-08-2001, 11:00 PM

That's good advice Chris! Did it work, Thad?

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Thad · 09-08-2001, 11:16 PM

Thank's for your reply PKRWUD. I was finally able to get the bolt off. Although i did try what you suggested but not quite in the same fashion. I put a tie rod seperating fork, fork down to the ground and turned the crank with the wrench until one of the hole flanges sat on the other end of the fork to keep it from turning. i couldn't get any leverage. so i finally took my jack handle and 45 degree 3/8 adapter and plugged it into the socket kept the car in reverse and pushed like a m*****f*****, and walla. I checked the old dampner for wear and it was out of flat about 1/8" from the center hub to the outer ring. That makes me wonder about the crank.Hey! thanks again!

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09-08-2001, 12:33 PM	#1
Thad Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Stuart, FL US Posts: 192	Harmonic Dampr Blues! Need Help!! Howdy everyone! i'm in the process of trying to replace my harmonic dampr and getting nowhere! I can't get the retaining bolt off! Is this something that requires an impact wrench or what! I'm in dire need of some help! ------------------ 90 LX 5.0 ,bored 302, MSD 6AL, Twisted Wedge TrickFlo HDs, World class T5, BBK fender cold air induct., 70mm TB,Edelbrock performer Intake, aluminum Drve shaft, 3.55 Gears, Long Tube Headers to Flowmasters.

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09-08-2001, 03:01 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Put the socket on a short extension, and the extension on a breaker bar. Mount the socket, and rest the breaker bar against the ground (on the drivers side of center). Disconnect the coil, and bump the starter with the ignition switch (key). This will loosen the bolt. Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

09-08-2001, 11:00 PM	#3
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	That's good advice Chris! Did it work, Thad? ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

09-08-2001, 11:16 PM	#4
Thad Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Stuart, FL US Posts: 192	Thank's for your reply PKRWUD. I was finally able to get the bolt off. Although i did try what you suggested but not quite in the same fashion. I put a tie rod seperating fork, fork down to the ground and turned the crank with the wrench until one of the hole flanges sat on the other end of the fork to keep it from turning. i couldn't get any leverage. so i finally took my jack handle and 45 degree 3/8 adapter and plugged it into the socket kept the car in reverse and pushed like a m***f***, and walla. I checked the old dampner for wear and it was out of flat about 1/8" from the center hub to the outer ring. That makes me wonder about the crank.Hey! thanks again! ------------------ 90 LX 5.0 ,bored 302, MSD 6AL, Twisted Wedge TrickFlo HDs, World class T5, BBK fender cold air induct., 70mm TB,Edelbrock performer Intake, aluminum Drve shaft, 3.55 Gears, Long Tube Headers to Flowmasters.