Miguel;
Use a socket (I forget the exact size, approx. 28mm?) with breaker bar
on the pully bolt on the front of the engine. Have a helper hold it, or
wedge it
somehow while you break the flywheel bolts loose.
This worked for me a few weeks ago.
Rod.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Miguel Calvin" <mcalvin@MAC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 10:26 PM
Subject: Rear main seal replacement/flywheel removal

> Oh wise ones,
>
> I need to get the flywheel off to replace the rear main seal.
>
> How do I stop it from turning while I apply the 100+ ft*lbs needed to turn
> the bolts?
>
> Any tricks known to work without bending anything?
> --
> Miguel
>