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I cannot get the crankshaft balancer Bolt out

Tiny
TONDA BOWMAN
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  • 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
I've tried an impact wrench, I have tried a breaker bars, I've tried everything. I've broken sockets are broken bent 2 bolts. Please if you have any ideas let me know I don't know what to do with it.
Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 AT 6:04 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

The bolt is only tightened to 76-foot pounds. That is less than a tire lug nut.

You need a powerful air gun or electric air gun to release it. It turns counterclockwise to remove it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-harmonic-balancer-works

Roy
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 AT 2:09 AM

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