Ford Tempo Repair Question
Mileage: No information provided.
R&R Crank Pulley & Harmonic Balancer
Tx,
Jerry Johnson
Answer
Unless it has a plastic shield that can be removed, Probably...
There is no access panel in the fender well to remove. Can't cut an access hole due to structural support that's incorperated into the fender well infront of the pulley.
Chilton manual said the motor had to be pulled to R&R the timing chain housing, but didn't address replacing the crank pulley. So, I don't know for sure and I am wondering if an expieranced mechanic knows a short cut instead of pulling the motor.
You can get a wrench on the pulley bolt, but I didn't have enough leverage to break it lose. Would the threats be reversed?
Soetimes you can put a good jack under the engine, remove the mounts, and lower the engine enough.
Sometimes you'll still need to bend the inner fender, even after it's lowered...hope this helps!