So now I have problems... I got the old broken harmonic balancer piece off. It required lots of contortions, some drilling, and a bit of imaginative configuring of oversize washers, metal screws and balancer puller parts. I even managed to get the new OEM balancer on. Then I replaced the crank position sensor from under the car (only way to do it).
Now I go to install the new crank bolt and find that the threads have been damaged inside the crankshaft. The crank bolt used to spin freely by hand but now I can barely turn it even with a pipe on the end of the ratchet. The bolt gets in about 1/2 inch before it gets tough to turn. I sure as heXX don't want to break that bolt in there so I took it out. Now I am stumped.
I am taking suggestions on how to repair the crank threads. Tap and die set??? Anyone...Anyone ???
Any help appreciated.
Now I go to install the new crank bolt and find that the threads have been damaged inside the crankshaft. The crank bolt used to spin freely by hand but now I can barely turn it even with a pipe on the end of the ratchet. The bolt gets in about 1/2 inch before it gets tough to turn. I sure as heXX don't want to break that bolt in there so I took it out. Now I am stumped.
I am taking suggestions on how to repair the crank threads. Tap and die set??? Anyone...Anyone ???
Any help appreciated.