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1990 Nissan 300ZX Repair Question


Topics covered: Crankshaft, Engine, Flexplate.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on October 6, 2010

1990 Nissan 300ZX Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Engine Mechanical problem
1990 Nissan 300ZX 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 180000 miles

How tight should the crankshaft pulley bolt go on?
Avatar Asked by armcer

Answer

Replied on October 7, 2010

Torque it to 134-141 ft lbs

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on October 20, 2010

I was only able to tighten the crank bolt to 90 ft. lbs. because the whole crankshaft would start turning. Is there a way to lock the crankshaft to keep it from spinning and be able to tighten the crank bolt to 134-141 ft. lbs.?

Tiny Response from armcer
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Replied on October 21, 2010

By blocking the flexplate thru the inspection plate

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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