Having a problem getting a crankshaft gear off my 3vz 3.0. screw drivers won't make it budge and I don't have pullers that will fit behind it and the oil pump housing area. WTF to do?

 

Does it have the threaded holes in it so a steering wheel puller will work?

 

There is a treaded hole for the crankshaft nut, but the steering wheel pull I bought was heavy aluminum, is now bent to heck, and destroyed my vibration damper.

 

Will brake fluid work better as a corrosive remover/lubricant that WD40?

 

Brake Cleaner....I meant?

 

Use something like PB Blaster. The auto part store, Home Depot, etc. has it.

 

Thankx much.

 

Ok, I'm a bit confused. What part is giving you difficulty? The vibration damper i.e. crank pulley the auxiliary belts run on or is it the crankshaft gear that the timing belt runs on?


Pic if you can would be helpful.

 

The Crankshaft Sprocket (Gear) won't budge off the crankshaft.

 

I'll try to take a picture. Will take a little while.

 

On the 5vz-fe 3.4, the crankshaft gear has two tapped holes 180 degrees apart which makes using the steering gear puller easy. Yours does not have those holes correct?

Getting some PB Blaster or other good penetrant on there may help. Rust tends to form between the crank and gear.

Hopefully, the 3.0 guys chime in some with some ideas for you.

 

Hope there's a simple and cheap solution to remove.

 

Ah, the early style before the holes. Some have had luck with penetrant and the screw drivers and others have had to drill and tap holes (post 7) to get it off.

 

Just Look at the Idiocracy of the 3.0

 

If I ever get the oils seals finished, I'm considering leaving the Timing Belt Covers off. Will this have any immediate adverse affect on the engine or components ?

 

Seems like a good way for a lot of grime to get into the TB teeth and even introduce substances to the belt that may weaken it.

 

Looking at the LH camshaft seal port, it looks like oil has been heated. Not so much on the Rh side. This is after the sprockets were removed after receiving the tool purchased at Amazon.com

 

Yes, LH and RH from your viewing perspective at the front of the engine. However, Toyota calls LH the driver side and RH the passenger side as if your are sitting in the cab looking into the engine bay.

Why do I mention this? Some timing belts have R and L painted on them for ease of lining up on the proper cam mark.

A little leak/seep on the passenger side cam side for sure.

 

I still haven't found the secret to removing the crank sprocket off yet.. I've tried quite a few methods and no success yet. It's on there.

 

You may have to drill and tap that bugger to pull it off.