[swimbug]

My '99 Beetle threw its harmonic balancer down route 17 this week. Two bolts are broken in the crankshaft gear. Shall I try to extract or replace the gear?

 

[pencilneck]

I'd extract. As long as the threads in the timing belt gear are fine, I don't see it as an issue.

So.... who bolted the crank gear pulley on last?

 

[VDubYah]

extracting them if you can is going to be best, It takes a big tool bolted to the crank pulley to keep the crank from turning when you break the crank bolt loose.
The tool uses the 4 harmaonic balancer holes to secure itself to the crank pulley. The crank bolt is torqued to alot( I can't remember what it is but it's a bunch.

 

[bme]

extracting them if you can is going to be best, It takes a big tool bolted to the crank pulley to keep the crank from turning when you break the crank bolt loose.
The tool uses the 4 harmaonic balancer holes to secure itself to the crank pulley. The crank bolt is torqued to alot( I can't remember what it is but it's a bunch.

I have removed them to do crank seals with an impact gun. You need a 12 point socket and a 1/2" impact gun.


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[swimbug]

So.... who bolted the crank gear pulley on last?[/QUOTE]

Bought the car from VW Service by Ron in Daytona Beach, Florida. They have a sticker on the door stating the timing belt and water pump were replaced just prior to sale (July, 2012). So, they were the last ones in there.

 

[swimbug]

Aaaaaarrrrgh! They sent crankshaft gear bolts, labeled crankshaft pulley bolts. Nertz! Down for another week :-(


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[swimbug]

Extraction went easy. Center punch, pilot hole, extraction hole, extraction. Plenty of liquid wrench to keep it clean and lubricated.


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[bme]

Extraction went easy. Center punch, pilot hole, extraction hole, extraction. Plenty of liquid wrench to keep it clean and lubricated.


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Nice work. That takes patience, but obviously you have that.


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[VDubYah]

Gkad you got the pieces out.

You might try a dealer for the harmonic balancer bolts My dealer intown had them instock at one dollar apiece.

Sort of pricey but I did not have to wait on shipping.

 

[swimbug]

Paid for the $2+ dealer bolts, and buttoned her up this morning. Back on the road. Sprayed a caliper while waiting for parts.

Thank you all!


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