That bolt is lock-tited in place. Use some heat and an impact wrench.
You may have to lower the rear of the engine to get in there.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Felder
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 8:49 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: DIESEL: how to get the #$%#$^ crank bolt off?

I'm trying to get the crank bolt off my 83 diesel Westy to get to the
seal. I'm having a real time getting the bolt off.

Is a little propane heat permissible? Do I need a 6-point socket and go
at it with a hammer, or do I keep my feet against the tire and keep
tugging on the 1/2 inch breaker bar?

Opinions and advice welcome.

Thanks,

Jim