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Re: 1997 Montero LS 3.5 liter V6 Timing Belt change [Re: fasteddy] #930134 02/07/11 12:42 AM
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No, actually in my early years I was Ilya Kuryakin...

"UNCLE" Eddy?

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Re: 1997 Montero LS 3.5 liter V6 Timing Belt change [Re: off-roader] #930135 02/07/11 01:56 AM
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No I wasn't The Man from U.N.C.L.E., I was the sidekick to The Man from U.N.C.L.E., the one with the hokey Mitteleuropa accent who was real cool. I even started smoking Galouise's, which tasted like paper wrapped street sweepings...

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Re: 1997 Montero LS 3.5 liter V6 Timing Belt change [Re: fasteddy] #930136 02/07/11 02:40 AM
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No, actually in my early years I was Ilya Kuryakin...


Eddy getting ready to explain how to test your brakes.

87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
Re: 1997 Montero LS 3.5 liter V6 Timing Belt change [Re: Kevin C] #930137 02/07/11 02:43 AM
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No, actually, we are testing the bus crash systems and structural integrity. I wonder what he looks like old like me <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

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Re: 1997 Montero LS 3.5 liter V6 Timing Belt change [Re: fasteddy] #930138 02/07/11 06:09 PM
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Okay guys, thanks for Hi-Jacking the thread.

Now...back to it.

Here is the tool you need to hold your drive plate if you've removed your engine.
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Here is the tool I made to hold the crankshaft pulley to loosen the crankshaft bolt.
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It is a 3/16" x 2" - 3ft steel bar from Lowes ($10.50), the bolts are 7/16" x 1 1/2" stainless (1.50).

I used a 7/16" drill bit on the holes and a 1/3HP bench grinder on the void. Took me about an hour with a couple smoke breaks and BAM the crankshaft bolt was off with no problems.

Remember kiddies, short cuts can lead to problems. Not to say the other ways won't work also BUT use the right tool for the job or you will regret it immediately or eventually.
Re: 1997 Montero LS 3.5 liter V6 Timing Belt change [Re: MCMILO] #930139 02/07/11 06:21 PM
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Remember kiddies, short cuts can lead to problems. Not to say the other ways won't work also BUT use the right tool for the job or you will regret it immediately or eventually.


Interpretation: Eddy's an idiot. See, toljaso...
Re: 1997 Montero LS 3.5 liter V6 Timing Belt change [Re: MCMILO] #930140 02/07/11 06:22 PM
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Okay guys, thanks for Hi-Jacking the thread.

Now...back to it.


No worries. Just chatting while we await positive progress from your efforts.

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Here is the tool I made to hold the crankshaft pulley to loosen the crankshaft bolt.
[Linked Image]
[Linked Image]

It is a 3/16" x 2" - 3ft steel bar from Lowes ($10.50), the bolts are 7/16" x 1 1/2" stainless (1.50).

I used a 7/16" drill bit on the holes and a 1/3HP bench grinder on the void. Took me about an hour with a couple smoke breaks and BAM the crankshaft bolt was off with no problems.

Remember kiddies, short cuts can lead to problems. Not to say the other ways won't work also BUT use the right tool for the job or you will regret it immediately or eventually.


Nicely done. How far apart are the bolts? Can you also share the dimensions on trapezoid cutout you made into the bar stock?

TIA
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

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98 Montero with the Winter Package
89 Montero minty clean and reserved for overlanding trips or Cars and Coffee events
96SR (3.15:1 xcase, 35's) gone to the rust gods
96SR Build Up Thread
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Re: 1997 Montero LS 3.5 liter V6 Timing Belt change [Re: off-roader] #930141 02/07/11 07:20 PM
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Dimensions? We don't need no stinkin' dimensions.
Actually that's why I put the ruler in the photo.

Okie Day...here is a step by step to make your own crankshaft pulley holder tool (at least to get the holes right...the drilling and grinding is up to you).

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[img]http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy171/ibegene/1998%20Montero%20LS/11.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy171/ibegene/1998%20Montero%20LS/12.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy171/ibegene/1998%20Montero%20LS/13.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy171/ibegene/1998%20Montero%20LS/14.jpg[/img]


And finally cut away the blue and tape to your steel bar...

[img]http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy171/ibegene/1998%20Montero%20LS/15.jpg[/img]

Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

Last edited by MCMILO; 02/07/11 07:24 PM.
Re: 1997 Montero LS 3.5 liter V6 Timing Belt change [Re: MCMILO] #930142 02/07/11 07:31 PM
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NOTE: The middle circle is your 22mm socket that you are using, NOT a 2" circle.

That is all. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Re: 1997 Montero LS 3.5 liter V6 Timing Belt change [Re: MCMILO] #930143 02/07/11 08:05 PM
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Dimensions? We don't need no stinkin' dimensions.
Actually that's why I put the ruler in the photo.


LOL, that's what happens when I'm multitasking... Great write-up. Thats far better than anything I was expecting. Will those photos be up long term and of not, can I copy them to my photo hosting site account?

I want to add this to the FAQ thread. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Off Roader
98 Montero with the Winter Package
89 Montero minty clean and reserved for overlanding trips or Cars and Coffee events
96SR (3.15:1 xcase, 35's) gone to the rust gods
96SR Build Up Thread
Old web page
Old web page
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