Flywheel Removal - holding it in place

[C0llis0n]

Hey all, just a quick question. I know how to remove the flywheel but I was pondering as to whether anyone has thought up a smart way of holding the flywheel in place whilst undoing all the bolts.

Having a scan through the Haynes it says to make up a tool which can bolt into the gearbox casing bolt holes and then have a groove (tooth) to fit into one of the teeth on the flywheel. I can do this but I was hoping to avoid it to be honest and I thought I may aswell ask the question.

So does anybody have an easier way?

Thanks, Joe.

 

[Glen]

i used a socket extension went straight in and supported everything i think it was 1/2"

 

[superls]

i did what the haynes says, bit of messing to make, but ive used it countless times and it works a treat.

 

[solarice]

I made the tool aswell, works well...doubt i'll need to much but its done now was alot easier. You could just get something to fit between the teeth and the floor and use the engine weight to keep it still, but its alot of hassle and doesnt always work. Tbh the time it takes to make the tool will probably save you loads of time in the long run.

 

[C0llis0n]

Cheers for the suggestions guys. Out to have a crack at it now, will let you know how it go's. (Y)

 

[jowley]

put a bolt in the gearbox and hold it with a prybar and then use a knuckle bar to undo the bolts

 

[superls]

is the engine in or out of the car?

ive taken a flywheel off without a tool, if you get proper access to the end of the engine and arrange the ratchet in such a way and bang it with your hand you will undo them, depends how much access you have, its also easier if you can turn the engine over.

 

[C0llis0n]

Thanks Jowley. What size are the bolts though? It does'nt seem to be anything Metric!

 

[C0llis0n]

Yer engine is out of the bay. Plenty of access its just that the socket is slipping.

 

[frank]

What size are the bolts though? It does'nt seem to be anything Metric!

14mm aint they ? and just wedge a socket in the teeth

 

[C0llis0n]

14mm aint they ? and just wedge a socket in the teeth

Thats what Im using, it just seems to have a bit of play. Even with a spanner

 

[frank]

Thats what Im using, it just seems to have a bit of play. Even with a spanner

you need a decent socket joe (the bolts have a shallow head and you,ll butcher them with cheap tools eh fwn )

 

[C0llis0n]

There not bad but I spose I could do with investing on some higher quality! Thanks all.

 

[jowley]

use a 6 sidedsocket not a double hex or you will round the bolt i made that mistake

 

[C0llis0n]

Got some 6 sided sockets on order now so hopefully that will solve the problem. Thanks again guys.

 

[pollyp]

i just used a scrap piece of metal bar wedged between the flywheel teeth and the edge of the coolant sensor