Flywheel reduction tool is the best way. You don't need a huge ass torque wrench to tighten it back either.. and NO stress to the case.
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vicsvw
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Your going to replace it any way so if you don't have access to an air impact wrench you can use a chisel to unscrew it. Vic >> http://www.1800vw.bizhosting.com/crankshaft.htm
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speedy57tub
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When I have this problem, I try to different things. Try heating the gland nut and/or using a "buddy-bar" and pipe for leverage. The "buddy-bar" and a chubby friend or two(maybe a six-pack) works great. have one friend stand on the long block, one hold the "buddy-bar", and you, via a pipe, heavy-duty ratchet and socket, loosen the gland nut. Apply heat if needed but I think you'll be fine. Last step, is pull on the tab and drink up! BTW, the "buddy bars" can be also used to remove axle nuts too!
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71Vdubber
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Ok, here's I went through to remove my gland nut:
420 ft/lb air impact gun - not a twitch.
Chisel and mallet - chopped clean through one section of the nut, still not a twitch.
18" long 1/2" thick breaker bar and 4' cheater, engine braced to floor with angle iron - Bent the angle iron, eventually broke the breaker bar and rolled the engine around on the floor!
4' cheater with a 36mm socket welded to the end, engine braced to floor with angle iron, 175lb friend standing on the engine - success!
Those things can be put on TIGHT! It was 'only' a standard gland nut too, I hate to think what the racing ones are like!
[This message has been edited by 71Vdubber (edited 11-19-2002).]
420 ft/lb air impact gun - not a twitch.
Chisel and mallet - chopped clean through one section of the nut, still not a twitch.
18" long 1/2" thick breaker bar and 4' cheater, engine braced to floor with angle iron - Bent the angle iron, eventually broke the breaker bar and rolled the engine around on the floor!
4' cheater with a 36mm socket welded to the end, engine braced to floor with angle iron, 175lb friend standing on the engine - success!
Those things can be put on TIGHT! It was 'only' a standard gland nut too, I hate to think what the racing ones are like!
[This message has been edited by 71Vdubber (edited 11-19-2002).]
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rich2481
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A little heat dont hurt but a buddy with a good air gun is better, I do not like the flywheel lock for torqueing and untorqueing as there is a chance to crack/break your case
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Drake
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by vw_dave:
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I've never heard of a flywheel reduction tool. What is it? Where could I get one?
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A.K.A the Torque Miester. Look in a Kymco ad in a VW magazine
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I've never heard of a flywheel reduction tool. What is it? Where could I get one?
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A.K.A the Torque Miester. Look in a Kymco ad in a VW magazine
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Marc
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