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I need help, the crankshaft pulley isnt lining up, and keeps falling off when testing, on top of that can still see the back of the pulley on the second picture, and fhe 3rd is of the new gasket, still a smidge out on the left side
Yes, it was, but we noticed no matter what it was not going to line up with the other pulleys due to extension, so we ordered OEM, the issue with that is that there is no special tool to install it or anything. Do you have any ideas?
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
There should be a notch in the center hole of the pulley. Normally, the woodruff key (#15) that sits in a cutout on the crankshaft is what aligns and holds the pulley (vibration damper) in place on the crankshaft. But without actually seeing how the pulley is attach, they may be some other alignment mechanism.
So this is the original pulley, and going to need help finding a way to tighten it when I get the new one, and yes the notch i find and is easy to get in
Yes, it was, but we noticed no matter what it was not going to line up with the other pulleys due to extension, so we ordered OEM, the issue with that is that there is no special tool to install it or anything. Do you have any ideas?
You typically have to remove the starter and install a flywheel locking tool to hold the crankshaft in place while you tighten the crankshaft pulley (vibration damper) bolt. Something like the following:
You can access the flywheel from a rubber plug on the bottom of the transmission bell housing (where you can also access the torque converter drain plug). Here is a YouTube video showing the location of the plug, plus a few additional methods to remove the crankshaft pulley:
I thought the starter has to be removed for that tool? i could be wrong.
From the video, it looks like the toothed part of the tool is designed to fit through the hole, and the two pins on the end of the tool will fit in place of the two E bolts.
I was thinking of my M272 TC and that access hole is straight up I think.
I dont even know how to remove my crankshaft pulley, its doesnt have the notches along the inside, instead it looks like a spoked wheel. id probably need a tool like this also.
I thought the starter has to be removed for that tool? i could be wrong.
Originally Posted by alynch
From the video, it looks like the toothed part of the tool is designed to fit through the hole, and the two pins on the end of the tool will fit in place of the two E bolts.
Yeah it looks nothing like this, I'll try and get you a picture
Originally Posted by TimC300
I was thinking of my M272 TC and that access hole is straight up
It is hold on post a picture
I dont even know how to remove my crankshaft pulley, its doesnt have the notches along the inside, instead it looks like a spoked wheel. id probably need a tool like this also.
yeah it's difficult i had to risk it by using a crow bar, but its still uneven with the timing belt
Flywheel is where that bolt is, hard to acess have gotten the toll it is too big, as you can see need something smaller This is what it looks like when looking straight into it
I’m coming in again on the back end of this, but I believe that you have to remove the starter to use that tool to lock the crankshaft like @TimC300 said. The two pins go into the starter bolt holes and the toothed part goes into the hole left by the starter and engages with the ring gear teeth.
Last edited by Odd Piggy; Nov 5, 2024 at 01:01 AM.
I’m coming in again on the back end of this, but I believe that you have to remove the starter to use that tool to lock the crankshaft like @TimC300 said. The two pins go into the starter bolt holes and the toothed part goes into the hole left by the starter and engages with the ring gear teeth.
I see, well I tried looking for an easier way, spilled transmission oil everywhere and it was the transmission area thought it was something else, luckily I had to change that anyways, unluckily i didnt want to do that yet. Lol.
okay so where is the starter, is it on the left or right and how to remove it?
I see, well I tried looking for an easier way, spilled transmission oil everywhere and it was the transmission area thought it was something else, luckily I had to change that anyways, unluckily i didnt want to do that yet. Lol.
okay so where is the starter, is it on the left or right and how to remove it?
It’s been a few days so maybe you’ve already found it. On the M272 I think it’s on the right side held onto the bell housing by 2 eTorx bolts. Remove the battery ground connection before starting. I think the right hand exhaust pipe mounts have to be removed to get access.
Apologies for the late replies, been rebuilding this engine, so that wasnt the only thing, also can you share the website and program you guys use to figure out bolts and locations please?
lol the reason I got in this mess was because of that, im assuming the flywheel is the part that i keep missing, should be held to tighten bolt all the way right? Wanna make sure, not trying to break and take apart again.
thank you
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