Sagara09

Well I was trying to get the crank pulley off of the car and I decided to go through all the gear, with the car off, just to get a feel for how far the throws are. well everything thing was going smoothly till I hit 5th gear. I noticed it really wouldnt go in and lock. A simple tap or touch would knock it out back into Neutral.

is there a major problem or am I crazy?

AdderMk2

if the car wasnt running... dont worry about it

1988TTOP

mine is the same way

84conversion50

when the car is running it will hold it in gear.

Sagara09

ok. Thanks all for the help. I was freakin out for a while.


instead of creating another topic, whats the best way to get a crank pulley off without using an impact? (dont have one)

84conversion50

you mean loosen the bolt? you can either hold the belt or if its really tight jam a screwdriver against the flywheel via inspection hole.

if you mean to pull it off you will need a balancer puller.

Sagara09

I have to do both. I need to replace my timing cover. After that I will finally be able to crank her up! After everything is back on of course.

84conversion50

so the engines out? prybar between the flywheel bolts will do the trick. dont use a finger puller and pull the outside of the balancer. it will ruin it.

Sagara09

The engine is still in the car.