Can you loosen the pulley on a Ford Fiesta?
Can you loosen the pulley on a Ford Fiesta?
It is strongly advised not to slacken or tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt using the timing pin , there isnt actually any special tools for slackening or tightening the crankshaft pulley bolt The problem with these crankshafts is because they are free floating the crankshaft pulley bolt is extremely tight to remove
How do you remove the main crank bolt on a Ford Fiesta?
Just sit with a blow torch and heat the bolt, then use impact gun. Keep repeating this process and it will come free. Dont attempt to get the bolt too hot as too much heat can damage the pulley. Also a few belts inward with a copper mallet on the bolt will help to crack the threadlock on the bolt.
What’s the best way to remove a crankshaft pulley?
The best and most common way to remove the bolt is by using a good airgun while holding the crankshaft pulley with your hand , as the bolt can be difficult to slacken by hand sometimes you need to drill small 8th part holes around the outer areas of the crankshaft pulley bolt in order to release the pressure on it before removing it
Can you change cam belt on Ford Fiesta?
As railroad has said NO keyways so changing cam belt can be tricky unless you have it all timed and locked up. Serious damage can occur otherwise! Had this problem many times with focus and fiesta. Just sit with a blow torch and heat the bolt, then use impact gun. Keep repeating this process and it will come free.
Just sit with a blow torch and heat the bolt, then use impact gun. Keep repeating this process and it will come free. Dont attempt to get the bolt too hot as too much heat can damage the pulley. Also a few belts inward with a copper mallet on the bolt will help to crack the threadlock on the bolt.
As railroad has said NO keyways so changing cam belt can be tricky unless you have it all timed and locked up. Serious damage can occur otherwise! Had this problem many times with focus and fiesta. Just sit with a blow torch and heat the bolt, then use impact gun. Keep repeating this process and it will come free.
