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Old 08-04-08, 05:13 PM
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Newbie question on changing pulleys
I'm trying to change the alternator puller to a double pulley, and i can't get it to stop turning when i'm trying to take off the nut. I know it mite be a stupid question, but if anyone can help that be great. Thanks.
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Old 08-04-08, 05:16 PM
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Impact gun.
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impact gun. 2 second job.

edit: ^ beat me to it.
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ImpactgunDAMMIT!

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If you don't have access to one, see if you have a large enough C clamp that you can stretch around the whole thing and clamp down the pulley to hold it.
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What i did to get it loose, i took off the alternator and took it to the shop and told them if they could do me a favor... in about 30 seconds they were done... just leave a tip...
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impact gun huh??? i guess i'll have to see if i can locate one. Thanks!
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i heard the double pully creates some issues...idk though...
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really? what kinda problems?
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what if i can't get my hand on a impact gun, and don't have the money to buy one right now?
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Any shop will have one and should be willing to zizz off that nut for a few bucks/beers.
Sometimes there's just no way to get around using the proper tool, so you've gotta do what you've gotta do.
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The free, online FSM has a Engine Electrical section that shows how to remove the pulley on a alternator.
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maybe im wrong (i tried to find it but no luck)
but i heard the double pullys create an idle problem...
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I never had any problem with my double alternator pulley on two different cars and I've never heard of anyone else having the problem either.
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okay well scratch that
what is the purpose of upgrading to a double pully btw...
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Originally Posted by AreExSevenProject
okay well scratch that
what is the purpose of upgrading to a double pully btw...
when you take off your air pump. its a replacement to add more tension to the water pump. so that means your alternator will have two belts
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