Timing Belt Replaced - Crank Pulley Question

[SilverBullet75]

Hi,
I just replaced the timing belt... all good... but now trying to figure out how in the world to hold the crank pulley in place while I tighten the bolt! :confused:
Any suggestions???

Also, does anyone know off-hand what the torque spec is for the crank pulley bolt?

Thanks!!!
---JIM---

[Tone]

With the fan belt back on you should be able to tighten it no problem. I think the spec is 100 ftlbs but that is just off the top of my head. I posted those specs a few years back under a SC post - I've got it at home and can verify tonite.

[SilverBullet75]

Thank you Tone!!! MUCH appreciated!
I was at a standstill...
:)
---JIM---

[Tone]

TORQUE SPECS
EGR Nut 21 lb ft
Crankshaft Pulley 123 lb ft
Fan pulley and bracket 16 lb ft
fan and clutch assembly 88.5 lb ft
idle pulley bracket 38.4 lb ft
throttle body 18 lb ft
Intake manifold 18 lb ft
be sure to clean threads

[kpaske]

There was a TSB put out that changed the torque specs on the intake manifold gasket to 13 lb/ft (NOT 18 lb/ft). Presumably torquing to 18 lb/ft will eventually cause the gasket to leak again.

[SilverBullet75]

Tone,
Thanks for the specs!!!
One problem... I got the belt back on, but even with a new tensioner it's not strong enough to hold the crank pulley for me to tighten it to 123 lbs... any ideas???
Anyone? Anyone? Beuler? Beuler?
:)
Thanks!
---JIM---

[SilverBullet75]

Nevermind!!! I got it!!!
I made a bar that bolted into one of the outter holes (where tool J-8614-01 is supposed to bolt to) and braced it against the power steering pump (not a bad area).... and "Click-Click" said my new torque wrench @ 123 lbs!!! Woo hoooo!! Now I can finish this DANG job!!!!
:cool: Can you tell I'm excited?!

Thanks again Tone, for your help!
---JIM---

[SilverBullet75]

Attention all VXers that have not changed their timing belt after 70+k miles...

Holy cow!!! HUGE difference! I bought mine w/50k on it and now am at 85k. This service gave it the power/pep I was hoping for! I highly recommend doing this if you are due.
Good Luck!
---JIM---

[Jonnie]

I'm afraid to try now because of the other thread about turning something wrong and throwing the timing off.