2.0 Hdi

[Guest percycuted]

Hi all, some advise is needed from more experienced owners of berlingo's. The crankshaft pulley bolt is giving me problems, it appears to be really really tight. I can find no mention of this bolt being a left handed thread, in fact I found an article on the net that states it's a normal right handed bolt. I have heated the bolt, flooded it with plus gas , used an impact driver etc etc.

If anybody can shine some light on my problem I would be very grateful.

[Johndouglas]

Crankshaft pulley bolts are b****** to move. When fitted, the thread is coated with Loctite. Best time to remove is when the engine is hot. The starter ring on the flywheel needs to be locked, then use a socket with a long tommy-bar.

 

What I have done in the past is to fit a socket on the bolthead with a breakerbar wedged on a jack - then give the starter a quick turn. Usually it works.