Crankshaft removal tool - Anybody got one to sell? oohnoo???

[92pearltt]

Like gump said, a torque should be used for just that torquing that is it. Loosening bolts with them throws them out of wack especially when putting a pipe on there for extra leverage.

[stealthee]

Had you just taken the advice of doing the bump method, you could have avoided this.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

shit happens

[ProwlerGT]

I guess there's no way to test/measure my torque wrench now to see if its out of torque spec now huh?

[Boost4VR4]

I use my torque wrench to take off bolts, I set the torque wrench as high as it can go and unbolt stuff, torque specs have been spot on for everything that I have done...

[DocWalt]

Torque Wrench Myths - Circle Track Magazine

[ProwlerGT]

I was able to get the 3SX Crank pulley on and using my $50 set impact wrench to do it.

The question became: How much torque should I be putting on this? Factory manual says 130lbs, but that is for the stock crank pulley which is heavier and made of tougher metal.

SO what should the torque be on the 3SX pulley since it is aluminum?

and

How much torque at 120psi do ya'll think I might've gotten out of that impact wrench when I bolted it back in?

The impact wrench I have is a Rockford (probably not sold anymore) set that I got at wal-mart many years ago (does the job) where the impact gun and kit all came together. lol - I know that means low quality, but it gets the wheels on and off. Still, what do ya'll think I put down on that crank pulley bolt? maybe 60lbs torque at 120psi??? Way to convert it?

[DocWalt]

I'd just torque it up to 130lbs and not worry about it.

[ProwlerGT]

I took it to the shop yesterday and did just that. I had'em torque it to 130lbs and I forgot to give'm the lock lug, so he took off the starter to do it and somehow reached it and was able to hold it down and torque it. I feel better now.

As far as power, engine feel/sound, to me.... it sounds now like it should've always sounded, smooth and runs great. I really love feeling that power increase and you "CAN" feel it too. Once again, my 3000GT is back on the road and I'm more than happy about it.