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    neckbroke Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 9, 2008, 01:25 PM
    92 Voyager 3.0, crankshaft damper bolt removal
    I am changing the timing belt on a 92 Plymouth Voyager, 3.0 liter Mitsubishi engine.
    I have been unable to break loose the 22mm bolt attaching the damper to the crankshaft. Have tried breaker bar and 4 lb. hammer, breaker bar and 2 ton hydraulic jack, air impact wrench (230 ft. lbs. torque only), staring at it while scratching.
    I am open to suggestions.
    Have tried turning both directions and KR Oil soak as well.
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    Aug 9, 2008, 06:26 PM
    If you can secure the engine from rotating, try putting a cheater pipe on the breaker bar for extra leverage. I use an old handle from a retired floor jack. Excersize caution though.

    BE ADVISED: Make certain the socket is fully engaged with the bolt to prevent slipping/stripping the crank bolt.

    I'm not being sarcastic, but if that doesn't work and the van still runs, I'd trade quickly.
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    Aug 10, 2008, 05:51 AM
    Have used a cheater bar, no joy. The timing belt is broken, so little van runs no more.
    I am searching the neighborhood for a beefier impact wrench. If that doesn't work, I'll flip a coin between a rebuild and a part out, I reckon.
    It's been a good van, 30 mpg on the open road, plenty of pep, only 160K miles.
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    Aug 10, 2008, 10:22 AM
    OK, I'll give a suggestion. You can attach a socket and a breaker bar to the nut and kick the starter briefly.
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    Aug 10, 2008, 01:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid
    OK, I'll give a suggestion. You can attach a socket and a breaker bar to the nut and kick the starter briefly.
    Am considering that. Have seen this done before and witnessed much injury and destruction result. Many precautions to take.
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    Aug 10, 2008, 02:07 PM
    True. Those crankshaft bolt can be really difficult. It's not markred a left hand thread, is it?
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    Aug 11, 2008, 10:32 AM
    Use a floor jack on the business end of the cheater bar and tell everyone to stand back.
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    Aug 11, 2008, 11:18 AM
    Remember to use a 6 point socket, preferably impact.

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