So this evening I managed to remove everything needed to access the crank pulley, i bought the good removal tool (about 60$) and a good re-installation tool (about 55$), so i got the new balancer (powerbond) installed nicely with the installer tool, but as i went to remove the installer tool...it prove to be EXTREMELY difficult, i have to vicegrip one section and ratchet the other while pushing them in opposite directions to get the bolt out. And it may have been paranoia, but it seems as if the bolt leaned to the left, like it was bent. But after much trial, i finally got the installation tool out, but some of the threads near the end of it are stripped, and there is a lot of metal stuck to it ( i assume from the crank and/or the tool it self)
When i try to put the new bolt in, it will only thread in like 1/4 in hand tight, not even coming close to touching the new balancer (if that makes sense). I dont want to force a new bolt on just for it to get stuck or fvck something up worse. WHat should i do? Keep in mind, i have NO access nor the confidence level to "drill or tap" new threads. I dont mind paying for this service, but who does this? JoeSchmo Auto Repair man?
ANd as a quick school lesson, im very new to the engine repair scene, what does this bolt thread into? Is it easy to just replace? Is there a write up on how to do it?
I live in the Oak Harbor, WA area if you can recommend someone amazing.
Install tool
http://www.coloradospeed.com/hawk-l...allation-tool-gm-ls1-ls6-ls2-ls3-p-10976.html
When i try to put the new bolt in, it will only thread in like 1/4 in hand tight, not even coming close to touching the new balancer (if that makes sense). I dont want to force a new bolt on just for it to get stuck or fvck something up worse. WHat should i do? Keep in mind, i have NO access nor the confidence level to "drill or tap" new threads. I dont mind paying for this service, but who does this? JoeSchmo Auto Repair man?
ANd as a quick school lesson, im very new to the engine repair scene, what does this bolt thread into? Is it easy to just replace? Is there a write up on how to do it?
I live in the Oak Harbor, WA area if you can recommend someone amazing.
Install tool
http://www.coloradospeed.com/hawk-l...allation-tool-gm-ls1-ls6-ls2-ls3-p-10976.html