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nomad_564
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Feb 20, 2012, 2:07 PM
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93 olds regency 98 ,, need to replace harmonic bal and the bolt will not come free my question is which way do i turn it sounds silly but got an impact on it and it wont budge ?
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Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 20, 2012, 2:13 PM
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I don't know of any reverse threaded so you need a stronger impact wrench IMO, more air PSI. I don't suggest just forcing those off with regular sockets or creative forces another way,
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Feb 20, 2012, 2:51 PM
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counter-clockwise. The balancer takes a special puller and installer to remove and install. Don't try beating it on with a hammer or using the bolt to pull it on unless you want to do some crank work.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Feb 20, 2012, 2:52 PM)
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nomad_564
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Feb 25, 2012, 4:50 PM
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got the bolt out FINALLY
now for the key way any sugestions
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Feb 25, 2012, 6:16 PM
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Special puller with shouldered bolts.
GM Harmonic Balancer Installer Puller 
http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-45300.aspx
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We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.
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nickwarner
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Feb 25, 2012, 7:37 PM
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should be 1/4-28 threads to get this one out. The puller HT showed you is the one to use. You can find the right bolts at your local hardware store to fit the application. DON"T try prying this off. You'll just wreck the damper. Don't try a large 3 jaw puller either for the same reason.
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Discretesignals
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Feb 25, 2012, 8:07 PM
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Took 5 days to get the bolt out? LOL. Need to speed it up a little bit. Book time is 1.4 hours to R&R the balancer. The service manager and customer ain't too happy.
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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Feb 25, 2012, 8:11 PM)
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Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 26, 2012, 7:10 AM
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Saw the word "key way" in this. Clean out where it goes and know it's in place for installation or all hell could break loose. There to make sure it's in proper position,
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nickwarner
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Feb 26, 2012, 9:12 AM
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You get 1.4 for that? I thought I was going slow but I'm ahead of the curve, and thats on rustbelt cars.
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nomad_564
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Feb 26, 2012, 12:20 PM
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had to wait for an aircompressor, then had to find a a impact with the power to get it out 200 psi just did not cut it
it scared me how fast it went back on ..
got a tapping in the valve train now
any ideas
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Feb 26, 2012, 1:07 PM
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Curious, but why did you have the balancer off?
Did you have a tapping in the valve train before you were playing around with the balancer?
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nomad_564
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Feb 27, 2012, 1:20 PM
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took balancer off because of the noise it was making and it was so far out off balance it destroyed the cps , 1 reader broken off and both retaining bolt holes completely gone
as for the ticking in valves it was not present befor removale
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nickwarner
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Feb 27, 2012, 2:52 PM
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Maybe a dumb question, but what is your oil level at? Easily enough overlooked but with balancer off you lose a bit of oil. Sometimes gets overlooked at install.
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