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I am trying to do the timing belt on the 97 civic and cannot get the crank loose. I borrowed a friends compressor and the bolt is still stuck he has a Cornwall 1/2 impact wrench. I am thinking about buying a bigger impact wrench to get the nut off was wondering if I should get electric or air? If Air what size should I get?
I have tried just about everything also open to other suggestions?
“Everything includes”
Impact wrench
Breaker bar
Heat gun
High lift jack on the breaker bar
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There is a heavy walled socket available to remove the crank bolt.
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-77080-Harmonic-Balancer-Socket/dp/B00RGNCV1USoak the bolt in the penetrating oil of of your choice. (I like CRC-Freeze off, but your milage may vary) Then using the crank holding tool, use the biggest impact you can get your hands on. Ive used the Milwaukee Cordless 2767 without any issue as well as an air IR gun (forgot the model but it was at least 700 ft/lbs). This bolt is the key to any timing belt job and Im pretty sure all the videos say Get this loosened before you start any other part of the job.
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