Crank pulley came off after having crank seal replaced.

Dec 1, 2015 | 11:41 PM

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Crank pulley came off after having crank seal replaced.

Does anyone know of any shops beside the stealership that can fix. I'm between Raleigh and Richmond.

Dec 2, 2015 | 06:31 AM

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Is the pulley off the crank shaft completely or loose and wobbling? Mine friction welded itself to the crankshaft and was a disaster. Don't start/run it. No shop recommendations from my end other than best of luck

Dec 2, 2015 | 01:11 PM

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It came completely off. It's nothing to hold it in place.

Dec 2, 2015 | 01:36 PM

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Who did the work and how many miles were on it since the seal was replaced?

Dec 2, 2015 | 01:37 PM

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Post a pic of what your crank snout looks like. You have a couple of options.

Dec 2, 2015 | 02:28 PM

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This place is a joke.

Take it back to where the work was done. If the bolt wasn't tightened with at least a 5 foot long ratchet (1" drive) it wasn't tight enough. No, I'm not kidding.

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Dec 2, 2015 | 02:40 PM

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And ask if they reused the crank pulley bolt. It can NOT be reused. It's a torque-to-yield bolt a.k.a stretch bolt.

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Dec 2, 2015 | 04:07 PM

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I'm not for sure about the bolt

Dec 2, 2015 | 06:59 PM

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Take it back whoever did the work. They are at fault for this failure. What does the pulley, and bolt look like? I have a crank with a good snout if needed.

Dec 2, 2015 | 08:41 PM

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Jesus these people that feel or think "Tight is good enough".

I am sure there is a torque setting for this bolt. And I am sure it is big. I don't have the WIS open, but it has to be in there. These are Germans for Christ's sake. There WILL be a spec - somewhere! Probably 150-250lbft. Possibly that in Newton Meters.