revilla Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Can anyone please point me in the right direction for a tool for locking the flywheel on a K-Series (to facilitate removal of the front crank pulley nut)? I'm seeing things like this on eBay but not sure if it as appropriate as some places selling it say that it specifically for the PG2 gearbox. As it is a bit pricey I don't want to get the wrong thing. I know I could possibly wedge it with a screwdriver or something but I'd like to do it properly or knowing my luck I'll break something. Does it just bolt on in place of the starter motor - I guess you need to remove the spacer plate too? Any advice welcome. Also can anyone please tell me the size of the nut on the front crank pulley so I can get the right socket and breaker bar? Edited by - revilla on 12 Aug 2013 21:15:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Crank bolt is 22mm. I use a draper FWHT2 flywheel lock tool, it's intended for a Peugeot but works well when bolted to one of the sump bolt holes on the end of the sump. Oily Edited by - oilyhands on 7 Aug 2013 19:26:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Thanks again Oily - will I actually need to remove the crank pulley to get the timing belt off, or will I be able to wiggle it through once all the covers are off and Tensioner is slackened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 The crank pulley will have to come off so that the lower belt cover can be removed. Don't forget that you have another timing belt at the other end of your engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Thanks Mankee I understand now. I guess it will all be obvious as it comes apart but not having done it before I'm just trying to think ahead so I can buy the bits I need but not waste money on bits I don't. And yes don't worry I hadn't forgotten the other belt on the other end but that one sounds like a much simpler job so less questions to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Rev, I have a cam locking tool if you want to borrow and a 22mm socket, I just used a big f off screwdriver to lock the flywheel it the gap you think needs a cover plate 😬 I'll be at Hathern tomorrow night albeit a little bit later. Regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Ian, Thanks for the offer but I'm OK for the cam locking tool, it was just the crank with that 210Nm Nut that was bothering me! If I'd seen your message a few minutes earlier I might not have pressed the "Buy it Now" button on eBay for a 1/2" drive 22mm socket either! D'oh! I'll try to make it to Hathern in the tin top if I can, so may see you there anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 PS: Ian if the worst comes to pass and I get my head off and find its gone all wiggly, have you still got one up for sale? Hopefully should be fine though, hasn't been showing signs of overheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Head still available I take it you don't need to borrow my big f off screwdriver 😬 Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If the engine is in the car then a big 'F' off screwdriver in the ring gear on the starter motor side just below the starter has worked for me on 100+ cambelts. None of the crank locking tools will go on if the gearbox is attached. Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Just for the record, the Laser 4523 tool in the link above does a great job with the gearbox on ... see here. You can clamp the tool firmly into the starter motor hole using the one stud which engages it squarely into the flywheel teeth, then a stack of M10*35 washers on the other top bolt make absolutely sure it can't move. PS: The washers in the photo are M10*30 and leave a bit of slack, I tried one M10*35 and it was a nice snug fit but I only had one handy - a pack now on order from eBay, where most of my money goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 The beauty of the big screwdriver solution is that involves zero dismantling. Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Yes but my starter motor had to come off anyway, it was unfortunately full of dried pink coolant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted August 12, 2013 Leadership Team Share Posted August 12, 2013 The screwdriver trick works ... but bloomin' difficult on your own 😬 I might investigate the locking tools and see whether I could usefully add a plate to make it a simple bolt on jobbie Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I used the screwdriver trick on the right side of the engine all by myself. Held in place with a trusty G clamp. Works for the undoing & the doing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbutnotslow Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Like Dave I also use the screwdriver on K engines. Works for releasing the pulley bolt and for re tightening if you fit it on the underside. Again as Dave says its very quick to do. Its very easy for one person and if not you haven't got the screwdriver in the right place. Edited by - oldbutnotslow on 13 Aug 2013 07:52:49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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