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JOHN KERR
20th May 2009, 01:35 PM
Does anyone have a method of removing the bolts on the camshaft pulleys when the head is on the bench.I am looking to replace the oil seals behind them.I did this years ago when I had the Beta Coupe,but for the life of me,I can't remember.

Many thanks in advance John
DJ
20th May 2009, 01:45 PM
Impact wrench and leather gloves to hold the gear.
Darren
20th May 2009, 03:02 PM
In the absence of an impact wrench, you can either go with two lengths of straight bar, clamped together between the wheels, or I have used an oil filter wrench (the belt type and not the bike chain type) before now, although not ideal.

I got an electric impact wrench on ebay if you haven't got a compressor. Good luck!
JOHN KERR
21st May 2009, 04:13 AM
Thanks guys.Iv'e tried the impact gun,no luck,didn't think they would be that tight but will keep trying.
John
JOHN KERR
21st May 2009, 01:41 PM
An update on an earlier post.After 15 min on each one with an impact wrench the bolts came undone.Couldn't believe how tight they were,
I did notice that the pulleys were fibre.I have a couple of spare heads and the pulleys are metal.I suppose the fibre ones are a lot lighter.
Darren
Thanks for the tip about using a filter strap,I had been trying to hold it with the old belt.

Regards John