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I use starter to get this bolt of. I have heard that you can damage engine that way, I did not.
You just have to make sure that the the wrench will not spin and damage that way something.
Here is a video instruction.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G-adEVjfWI&feature=relatedI believe there is no use for torque multiplier for Accord or Civic repairs. It is better to invest in torque wrench, so you can torque bolts correctly.
Torque multiplier might be usable for lorry or bus repairs, but not for small cars.I’ve read nothing but bad reviews for torque multipliers. I’ve never used them myself, so I can’t say for sure. I’ve also read that it was a bad idea to use the starter to loosen the bolt for the crankshaft. I would use my better judgement on this one and use the proper tools needed for what ever it is you are doing. Ericthecarguy even suggested in another post that you DON’T use the starter to loosen the crank bolt. Look into investing in some tools that are meant to do the job you are going to do. Check out http://www.harborfreight.com. They have a lot of great tools at great prices. 90% of my tools are from harbor freight and none of them have gone on me yet. Do the right thing. Get the right tools.
To be honest, I have no intention of using the starter to break loose the crank bolt once I get around to doing that job. However, the method does seem logical but probably not the preferred method of removal. I would be reluctant to try it due to the possibility of damaging the starter, flywheel or something else. The crank pulley holder will be the method I use and I don’t mind spending the money. If that fails for whatever reason, I have Eric’s clever method from the video to fall back on.
A torque multiplier seems like a pretty useful tool. Others on Honda’s sites have speculated that it takes, perhaps, as much as 600 flbs of torque to break it loose. When I was searching Northern Tool stumbled on one and read some of the reviews but I wanted to know if any of the DIYers or professional technicians ever used one. I suppose the price of one is cost prohibitive especially when one compares using a 1/2 breaker bar with a cheater pipe.
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