1989 veloce fly wheel removal

[joe]

Removed engine and trans today. Took out clutch but can't get fly wheel nuts lose. Nedd some help. Second should I bolt engine stand where trans was before.

[ghnl]

I attached the engine to the stand at the engine mount.



Some mechanics use Locktight on the flywheel bolts. You'll need to lock the crankshaft in order to apply enough torque to undo them And if there is locktight on the bolts, heat will help. Warm them up with a propane torch.

[joe]

Thanks for the diagram. does the engine stand bolt on to the motor mont studs. and is that how the diagram works.

[ghnl]

Yes. Actually I didn't make/use the adapter shown in the sketch above - that is something I stole off the internet. I did bolt the engine to the stand at the motor mount studs. I removed the studs and used longer bolts with spacers (hollow tubes) to attach it to the piece that came with the engine stand.

P.S. note that when you re-install the flywheel it must be installed correctly. It is not 'doweled', thus there are six possible ways to install it but only one is correct...

[joe]

Thanks I will try to get flywheel off. but photos are great. I just have to figure out how tohold the fly wheel

[Kilgore Trout]

Don't ask me when/where I recently saw one of these, but there is a VW (as in Bettle) flywheel lock available. It's a small metal triangle, with a bolt hole on one corner to fasten it to one of the starter mounting ears, and teeth on the opposite side to engage the ring gear. Perhaps someone else will chime in.

[ferrari328gt]

I can't seem to find the photo, but I have successfully used a crowfoot open end wrench as a flywheel holder. Find the right size that fits between three or four teeth, and use a bolt through the socket end to bolt to a bellhousing hole. Of course you can borrow an impact wrench to get the bolts off, but you'll still need a holder to put them back on with a torque wrench. Good luck. -Steve

[peterlund]

Just so you are prepared Joe.... I broke 2 Craftman 3/8 inch breaker bars taking of fmy flywheel... It is a recomendation from me to use 1/2" bar, and rest assured that there is locktite on each and everyone of those suckers. Good luck.... As for holding the flywheel, I think I just used a srwedriver and a pair of vicegrips. It is the least of the worries...

[joe]

Thanks I'll get the bar and a pipe and give it a shot. I keep looking at the motor mount studs. It seems hard to believe that 3 studs and hold the entire engine.

[Tifosi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe It seems hard to believe that 3 studs and hold the entire engine.

[alfaparticle]

Here is the locking tool. It works great.
Universal Flywheel Lock Chirco Performance & Restoration

[joe]

Thanks for the help I just ordered the part. Trying to make a part to hold the engine in the stand then I should be ready to go.