1989 Honda Civic timing belt replacement

Tiny
MREEVES
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  • 1989 HONDA CIVIC
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  • 2WD
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  • 205,000 MILES
I need to replace my timing belt--each time I have done this in the past, I have had a horrible time removing the crankshaft pulley. In removing the bolt for the pulley, the clutch slips and it cannot be removed without resorting to air wrenches. A friend told me a quick solution for this is to use a break bar socket wrench and place it on the bolt, then strap the breaker bar to the frame, then kick the engine with the starter--the revolution of the engine would loosen the bolt. Is this a wise solution?
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 AT 4:25 AM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

I would remove the starter and lock the ring gear with a large screw driver or a pinch bar,
this other method is dangerous and serious personal injury could occur. Don't do it this way.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 AT 4:31 AM
Tiny
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NEVER use the power of any internaly combusted engine to remove anything--especialy the crank pully bolt! The engine can easily shatter the socket and/or breaker bar into little flying missiles. There are many reasons for the use of air impact tools--- this is one of them. Please don't do it----
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 AT 4:38 AM

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