A Fly Wheel lock and/or an impact wrench makes this easy.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: Jay & Kim Schmidt <schmidt5@HSONLINE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 1999 10:53 PM
Subject: How to untorque the pulley?

> I am looking at both Bentley and Haynes, but I need this list(I'm unable
to
> get to the archives also).
> My engine is out and on the bench and as a matter of prudence I feel I
> should replace the rear main seal and maybe oil pump gaskets since I have
> new ones.
> The manuals are weak on the procedure. How do I untorque the pulley bolt?
> Really, how do I hold the pulley while me and six friends and a 10 foot
> cheater loosen that thing? (I exaggerate.)
> Do I need any special tools to replace the seal or just pry out the old,
> clean and put a new one back?
> Also, where do I buy the "sealing nuts" for the oil pump that bentley says
> is a required replacement item?
> Many thanks und happy Dankfest!
> Jay