DOT3

I thought you guys said this tool was about $50.00. I'm finding it for $220.00

PN 9213-54015

see link:

http://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=2027

Help me!

MTL_4runner

Why not just rent a strap or chain wrench and hold it that way?
Just be sure to pretect the pulley from damage (I use a piece of an old bike tire to wrap around).

valkyrie610

Old mechanics trick to break it free: using a socket & breaker bar, wedge the breaker bar against the top of the driver's frame rail and *quickly* bump the starter. Engine torque will break it free.

Be very careful, and just TAP the starter. You may have to tap more than once. If the thought of this makes you nervous then don't do it... go get a chain or belt.

Do not use this technique to tighten...

MTL_4runner

This method also does work but it does make some nervous.

DOT3

I’m more concerned about torquing the pulley during reassembley. If I can get the part for $50, it would be worth it in the long run. But for $220, I would rather manage without it.

DOT3

Found it by calling OTC direct. $51

Thanks

Gadget

You have to also get the bar that clips to the part that bolts to the pulley.

Gadget

DOT3

Gadget;

I ordered the companion flange tool and the pulley holder.

Also I have the tensioner compressor and a torque wrench. I think that's all I need.

Thanks

ACPlayer

Do you guys know what size the bolt is that holds the pulley on? I am about to do the timing belt this weekend.

drabnor

19mm on mine

ACPlayer

The Toyota dealer parts guy told me the same. Thanks.

braverex

Yeah, it is 19mm... I just did mine a couple of weeks ago... Good luck getting that bolt off it took some muscle! I would spray it with some kind of penetrating oil and let it sit overnight just to give you that much more of an advanatage.

Here is a pulley holder I found on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...880776999&rd=1

Here is one from toolking: http://www.toolking.com/shop/view.asp?ID=12839

I personally made my own that rested on the frame so that I didn't have to have someone else hold it while I broke the bolt free.
Good Luck