Technical Crankshaft pulley / Cambelt

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Technical Crankshaft pulley / Cambelt

Mario123

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Hi, I am in process of replacing the cam/timing belt on my 1.6 16VPalio (2003 model). I was wondering whether there is a special tool required or method to hold the crankshaft in place to loosen the nut on the crankshaft pulley as I need to remove the pulley to replace the belt.

Any thoughts/guidance will be much appreciated.(y)
 
I'll take a photo of where the cambelt goes round the crankshaft pulley. There is a flange/metal cover right next to the belt and approx 1mm from the crankshaft pulley so I can't slip the cambelt around the pulley for the waterpump/alternator/aircon belts.
 
Here is a picture of the crank pulley (alternator/waterpump/aircon belts) on the left, cambelt (still in tact) and the flange (red arrow) that prevents the cambelt from being removed without removing the crank pulley.

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You should be able, from underneath the car, to remove a cover over the flywheel on the other end of the engine, then carefully find a way to restrain the flywheel. I've seen mechanics here in Brazil just jam a steel bar in one tooth of the starter gear to stop it turning, but I would make something in wood to engage a few teeth, to prevent breakage. Hope this helps....
Andy
 
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