So i am having to replace my head gasket and i am stuck at the power steering pump pulley so i can get the timing chain cover off. Any help asap would be appreciated......pulley puller doesnt fit either as a side not engine is still in the car.

 

I haven't looked at it because I haven't needed to but can you just remove the pump all together or were you already trying to do this? Why did you not pull the engine to do this? I don't see there being enough clearance in doing this with the engine in place to ensure your timing is exactly right. Is it possible yes but I would rather be 100% sure by having the engine out and getting a full view not just a mirror view of the timing marks and etc.

 

Well i am in college and live at an apartment complex and have no access to a hoist or garage but the timing and everything is already at TDC. i can try to remove the whole pump and see.

 

mark everything.

 

no don't listen to me, i don't know what i'm talking about. i'm only a moderator.

 

Those voices talking to you again? Sorry I had to.

X2 mark everything.

 

lol. i love you aen. good night

 

everything that has to be marked is marked its not first time working on a car. I have put many hours into working on Jeffs old white tC the one featured on modified. I am just trying to see if there is any way to get it off with out having to pull the engine.

 

you don't have to, our primary concern was timing. but since you have that handled and everything i'm sure we're of no real help

 

BUT in case we are of some help somehow have you tried using a crowbar to ge the pulley off?

 

ya i was out there with a crow bar but i didnt put to much pressure on it wasnt really sure if something was gonna break but tomm i guess i can get out there and pry it harder...... sorry if it seems like i have an attitude it just sucks working on a car with limited resources lol

 

it's cool, my bad for my attitude too

 

no the pry bar seems like a good idea but i think its gonna bend the pulley if i pry to hard.

 

have you tried going from the passanger side wheel well?

 

ya thats where i am at and the pulley is just above the frame to get a puller in there.

 

hmm. i don't know man, let me dwell on this, there has to be an easier way

wait are we talking about the crank pulley or what?

 

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=100062

theres a guide to take off the pullies

 

nice thanks man