GU 2.8 front crank bolt tension?

[the ferret]

Thanks for your help Guys, all done and no oil leak and no bent valves. and thanks Nizzbits,......... again!

[Chops]

Gotta love the no oil leaks.

[planesailing]

Can anyone tell me the bolt size of the crank bolt on 2.8? I have to buy the socket to fit to remove the harmonic balancer.
I really dont wanna stuff the bolt. I have a 27mm socket but it seems abit loose. (maybe my paranoa). thanx in advance. Paul.

[the ferret]

Hi mate, I used a 1/ 1/16" AF, perfect. Best to make up a puller for the harmonic, and one for the belt drive if you are doing the seal. don't forget to remove the inner key when pulling the gear.

[planesailing]

thanx, i used af and it worked fine. the timing belt gear on the crank came off pretty easy by hand. just got the oil pump out to replace gasket, now the fun of re-assembly begins. Paul.

[the ferret]

Change the tensioner and idler while you're at it, loctite the crank bolt,tensioner nut and idler bolt.,It's always a good idea to fit a new crank bolt too and clean the old loctite out of the crank.

[Woof]

thanx, i used af and it worked fine. the timing belt gear on the crank came off pretty easy by hand. just got the oil pump out to replace gasket, now the fun of re-assembly begins. Paul.

Hey Paul, please don't forget your Introduction please, go here: http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...-Introductions