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    Can't get the crank bolt off...

    05-02-2012 04:09 PM #1
    Tried installing ECS lightweight pulleys with no success.. any ideas?
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    05-02-2012 04:25 PM #2
    a very good impact gun, one that operates with 120psi at least or the vw specific tool which is like 3-4 ft long
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    05-02-2012 07:01 PM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by huichox4 View Post
    a very good impact gun, one that operates with 120psi at least or the vw specific tool which is like 3-4 ft long
    Yeah mine goes to 80 psi...

    Where do you think i could get the tool? or would it be easier to get a shop to do it?
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    05-02-2012 07:49 PM #4
    I actually picked up an electric impact gun from Sears. Worked like a champ.
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    05-02-2012 07:51 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by GinsterDub View Post
    I actually picked up an electric impact gun from Sears. Worked like a champ.
    Really??
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    05-02-2012 07:52 PM #6
    Hey Ginster,
    How do you like the supercharger?
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    05-03-2012 01:28 PM #7
    ayup! It is a craftsman - I believe it was this one - http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1 . Walked in picked it up. I hit the bolt with liquid wrench, left that for a few hours and then hit it with the impact. Took a few seconds and then wallah! It drove it right out.

    As for the S/C, It's been a lot of fun. I need to replace all the standard crappy hose clamps as I keep popping off hoses Hoping to get some more drive time in the next week and 2.
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    05-03-2012 09:10 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by GinsterDub View Post
    ayup! It is a craftsman - I believe it was this one - http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1 . Walked in picked it up. I hit the bolt with liquid wrench, left that for a few hours and then hit it with the impact. Took a few seconds and then wallah! It drove it right out.

    As for the S/C, It's been a lot of fun. I need to replace all the standard crappy hose clamps as I keep popping off hoses Hoping to get some more drive time in the next week and 2.
    Thats pretty sweet. I was thinking of going SC instead of Turbo but idk for sure.. I mean the only reason i would go SC is because of money..
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    05-04-2012 11:13 AM #9
    Went SC as eventually I'd like to do more technical track days/autocross. Short burst with instant sc powah! My R does not get much time on the road so in that same respect, didn't want to drop that much $.
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    05-04-2012 11:08 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by GinsterDub View Post
    Went SC as eventually I'd like to do more technical track days/autocross. Short burst with instant sc powah! My R does not get much time on the road so in that same respect, didn't want to drop that much $.
    I can understand that.. I put on just the power steering pulley this morning as i still cant get the crank off.. My serpentine belt shredded two ribs off while i was romping on it tonight.. :/
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