Crank pulley removal

[Wardy]

Would anyone who has done this help me out?

Basically can I just remove the crank pulley and replace with my aluminium one? Or do bits fall off and stuff? Lol

Cheers

Wardy

[garrygt]

They are a bit of a bugger to come off..i tried pullers but the edges kept breaking off. In the end i just hit it with a hammer as i was changing it anyway haha

[davehart]

I found mine pretty easy to get off, you just need the right tool.

Use a puller like this set:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/46PC-Harmonic-Balance-Puller-Kit-Remove-Gears-Steering-wheel-Crankshaft-1922-/141031590428?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20d6234a1c

I've got a clarke set and used it when I did the timing belt last, worked a treat and you won't chip anything on it beating it with a hammer!

On a side note, I would not replace the stock pully with an aftermarket one as they can damage the engine in the long run.

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

What Dave just posted is what you are meant to use. Do not use a joinery hammer. . . . Lol

[StuDoc 72]

Just use a rubber or leather mallet n stop trying to hit it and HIT IT.