1994 Lexus ES 300 timing belt tension pulley replacement

1994 LEXUS ES 300
220,000 MILES
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DALESR
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Having trouble breaking crank shaft pulley bolt lose. Is the bolt left hand or right handed,and what is the best way to hold crankshaft still while trying to break the bolt lose so i dont mess my valves up. Already broke a half inch extention trying to break it lose.
Oct 13, 2013 at 3:49 AM
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It will be a R/Hand thread, try removing the starter motor and locking the ring gear with a suitable lever.
Oct 13, 2013 at 4:01 AM
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DALESR
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By R/hand you mean it rightly tightly and left lousy
Oct 13, 2013 at 4:16 AM
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You undo it by turning it to the Left, it will be extremely tight.
Oct 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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DALESR
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Thank you.
Oct 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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ok, thank you for using 2carpros
Oct 14, 2013 at 3:41 AM
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