alski444

Can anyone please tell me how to remove a harmonic balancer on my 96,LT-1,auto vette.I have an front oil leak,i think it may be the oil pan,timing chain cover,etc.Looks like the front bracket is to close to pull the balancer off w/ a puller.Also,is their a way to check out the opti-spark while I have everything off.My vette has 45,000 miles on it and it runs fine.Any info you can give me would be of great HELP.Thanks

Ibuyvettes

Mine just pulled right off, I've seen a guide say to take a block of wood, put it against the back and hit with a hammer, and to go back and forth between sides til it comes off.

Jeffvette

If you can't get it off, you're not using a big enough hammer.

89sleeper

Use a wheel puller most auto parts stores carry them !

fsr402

wood and a hammer.... Go under the car and tap it off with the wood and hammer.

Vettetobet

tip: crack the pulley bolts while the accy belt
is still on. That keeps it from turning

myvettesblue

i think he may be talking about the hub which you will need a puller for the balancer just unbolts

95Redcoupe

Hammer and wooden block did it for me. But like he said above the hub is a whole different ball game reg. puller wont fit.

alski444

Yes, I am talking about the hub.And do I have to jack up the engine for the hub to clear?Thanks

alski444

What kind of a hub puller do you use,if a reg.one does not work.Thanks,

8388

You can modify the puller by cutting some lenght off.

89sleeper

There is a good chance you will need to loosen the oil pan some to get the timing chain cover back on right (putting it back together)

Z06_BluByU

This is the most useful and critical tip in my option.. if you miss this step getting those bolts loose is a PITA!

MikeC4

what do you mean by "crack the bolts" ??