Timing cover and backing plate removal

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Just a quick fix for undoing the bolt. I used an impact socket with a breaker bar and a heavy bit of pipe. I wedged the breaker bar and pipe onto the concrete and briefly turned the ignition key to start. It cracked the bolt. This worked on the RB30, but it is a lot smaller than a TB or TD.

To torque the bolt on an auto, place an old V belt on the harmonic balancer and twist it real tight with a bit of strong pipe. Slip a longer bit of pipe through and wedge it onto something solid.

If done right, you should be able to torque the bolt to spec.

I've been doing the undoing and tightening both by putting it into first gear & combining handbrake or brake(lock the brake pedal using a jack) with it as well.

Does that stress the gears too much??!!
I'm thinking, using a rattle gun would also stress the gears(if it's in gears), would it not?