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Old 27-01-2011, 12:41 PM
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Default Removing Crankshaft Pulley

Hello Chaps


It will be time to change the cam belt on the Escort soon and I will of course need to remove the crankshaft pulley. Last time I borrowed a puller but I can't get hold of the tool this time.

I have been told that there are 2 types of bottom pulley, 1 with 3 screw holes and 1 without. Mine has the screw holes and the last puller I used was specifically designed for these holes and made the job very easy!

How does everyone else remove the pulley? Is there a commercially available tool?

Any advice or guidance would be appreciated.

Cheers

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Old 27-01-2011, 05:25 PM
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I bought the tool from ebay. Sold the escort so if you want it £25 delivered
Old 27-01-2011, 07:01 PM
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A lot easier with the tool, but once off lap the pulley and crank nose with some valve grinding paste, after removing woodruff key, till it's a snug rather than stupid tight fit, takes about 30-45 mins but well worth doing, as can then be slid off with 1 finger, bolt only needs tightening to normal torque, no thread lock needed.
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dont hit it with a hammer like i did
Old 27-01-2011, 07:18 PM
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I use one of these...

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...balance-puller
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Fit perfect on the 3 bolt pulley's....
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Hello Chaps

Thanks for the comments and advice, I just ordered the puller from MachineMart as recommended.

Much Appreciated.

Regards

Paul

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Originally Posted by lawnsy
Hi,

I know this thread is a few months old now but I'm having trouble getting my crankshaft pulley off and came across this thread. I've got a 2000 (W) 1.6 escort and the crankshaft pulley has 3 holes in, but they aren't threaded, so how can that puller work, am I missing something?
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