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Old 03-09-2004, 11:29 PM
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i wanted to know if there is an easy way to get the bolt off without a impact gun...i have tried vice grips with some rubber but it doesnt seem to want to move? anyone.....i want to get these new pulleys on!
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You have to use impact. Have you thought about electric ones? Some parts stores might be nice enough to let you borrow one of theirs.
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impact gun or you need to get a impact driver from the auto parts store..



u just stick the (impact)socket on the impact driver twist.. and hit with a hammer.
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make sure that you have tension on the belts... otherwise the wheel will just keep spinning even with an impact gun
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thanks for the help guys...i will borrow one tom...that what i thought the answers were going to be i was just hoping there might be some other way (wishful thinking i suppose
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