Hi Dave,

To remove the oil pump does NOT require removing the rear pulley. It will
clear the pully just fine. Just remove the cross-under coolant hose.

On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 10:48 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> A good impact wrench with proper socket will loosen that bolt. Mark it
> before removal so you can get it back where it was. There is also an o ring
> behind that pulley.
>
> Dennis,
> From my phone.
> ________________________________
> From: David<mailto:fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM>
> Sent: ‎8/‎5/‎2016 10:42 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: 3149 Tool for Crank Pulley Removal - What was I thinking?
>
> So I'm in the middle of the odyssey to remove the oil pump and to get to
> the thing I have to take off the crank pulley... Ha ha, Bentley joke...3149
> tool?!
>
> Ha ha trying to use an impact on that 258 foot pound bolt...
>
> Ok guys...not trying to work harder, but smarter...and you all are my
> brains at the moment...
>
> What have you all used? I have tons of clearance because I've taken
> everything out of the way...
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave
> 85 GL 1.9er...
>