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So, last week my 88 Quad developed a serious engine vibration. After looking on this board and asking a few people I determined it was a dying water pump. If it's not, well, hey, I'll have a new water pump!
Worked on it Sunday but stalled at the crank pulley nut. I got me a 36mm socket and today managed to remove the nut on the crank pulley. There was no tab to bend back as stated in the shop manual, but I needed an extension on the breaker bar to get it loose. Good advice elsewhere to put the car in 5th gear and chock the wheels. Also used copious amounts of PB Blaster. (That means lots of it.)
So anyone have a tip on pulling the pulley? Rubber mallet? C4? It is my last disassembly hurdle, and I don't want to hurt this key part.
While I'm in there, I am going to replace the alternator with a new (rebuilt) from Vick. Might save me a trip under the hood soon. I have had the car since July and really don't know what the PO might (or might not) have done. Also have a new thermostat. And some cool patches for my denim jacket.
Thanks!
-Phil
88 Quad
Worked on it Sunday but stalled at the crank pulley nut. I got me a 36mm socket and today managed to remove the nut on the crank pulley. There was no tab to bend back as stated in the shop manual, but I needed an extension on the breaker bar to get it loose. Good advice elsewhere to put the car in 5th gear and chock the wheels. Also used copious amounts of PB Blaster. (That means lots of it.)
So anyone have a tip on pulling the pulley? Rubber mallet? C4? It is my last disassembly hurdle, and I don't want to hurt this key part.
While I'm in there, I am going to replace the alternator with a new (rebuilt) from Vick. Might save me a trip under the hood soon. I have had the car since July and really don't know what the PO might (or might not) have done. Also have a new thermostat. And some cool patches for my denim jacket.
Thanks!
-Phil
88 Quad