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How do you block the engine from turning when torquing the harmonic balancer 2,5 impreza NA with engine installed in 87 VANAGON gl
 


On Tue, Aug 27, 2024, 10:46?AM Mike Griffiths via <westiedriver=[email protected]> wrote:
How do you block the engine from turning when torquing the harmonic balancer 2,5 impreza NA with engine installed in 87 VANAGON gl
 

Hey Mike.
If your van has an automatic transmission you can also use a lever (big screwdriver) stuck through the portal on the back/left side of the Subaru engine apron.
Here’s a pic of the portal I’m talking about……

I brace the screwdriver against or in one of the holes in the flex plate.
I’m honestly not sure if this is also true with a manual transmission Vanagon. Maybe someone here can pitch in and let us know.
Best,
Brent

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Re pic.... Love the shop cart!


On Tue, Aug 27, 2024, 11:44?AM Brent Weide via <brent.weide=[email protected]> wrote:
Hey Mike.?
If your van has an automatic transmission you can also use a lever (big screwdriver) stuck through the portal on the back/left side of the Subaru engine apron.
Here’s a pic of the portal I’m talking about……

I brace the screwdriver against or in one of the holes in the flex plate.
I’m honestly not sure if this is also true with a manual transmission Vanagon.? Maybe someone here can pitch in and let us know.
Best,
Brent
 

Mike.? I remembered that a few of our brilliant members had some ideas for handmade crankshaft pulley tools.
Not hard to make.? I also remember that someone made a version from automatic garage door opener lifter parts but could not find pictures of that.? I put one together and it worked great.
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Here's some pointers to file on our site.
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Best,
Brent
 

That universal camshaft pulley holder? from Amazon worked for me. Also you can use two socket extensions with a prybar or long screwdriver lodged between them while you torque the bolt.
 

"Also you can use two socket extensions with a prybar or long screwdriver lodged between them while you torque the bolt."

This could damage the harmonic balancer.? Did when I tried it.? That's why I thought the $20 on the right tool was a good deal.

On Wed, Aug 28, 2024, 12:52?AM Wayne Sitarz via <wesitarz=[email protected]> wrote:
That universal camshaft pulley holder? from Amazon worked for me. Also you can use two socket extensions with a prybar or long screwdriver lodged between them while you torque the bolt.
 

I used my VW flywheel lock.
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On Tue, Aug 27, 2024 at 10:46?AM Mike Griffiths via <westiedriver=[email protected]> wrote:
How do you block the engine from turning when torquing the harmonic balancer 2,5 impreza NA with engine installed in 87 VANAGON gl



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