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11-21-2008, 11:57 AM
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Thanks Garrett, that's EXACTLY the shot that I needed to confirm what I need to try. I've got a small crowbar like that and I think I'll put a small block of wood down there so that I don't bend anything while getting it out.
11-21-2008, 01:45 PM
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A crow bar is an elegant solution. I am sure Dr. Porsche would approve, and even offer you his own crowbar if you needed one. I have used it myself, and it works great. You can protect the castings with bits of wood if you are concerned about marks.
I went through considerable pain and concern reinstalling mine with a fresh o-ring. I suggest practicing the reinstallation procedure several times without the o-ring present so you get the feel of things. Once you put the new o-ring on, it will most likely be difficult to seat the dizzy. Use lube for sure, and be prepared to push much harder than you thought was necessary.
I went through considerable pain and concern reinstalling mine with a fresh o-ring. I suggest practicing the reinstallation procedure several times without the o-ring present so you get the feel of things. Once you put the new o-ring on, it will most likely be difficult to seat the dizzy. Use lube for sure, and be prepared to push much harder than you thought was necessary.
11-22-2008, 11:58 AM
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A crow bar is an elegant solution. I am sure Dr. Porsche would approve, and even offer you his own crowbar if you needed one. I have used it myself, and it works great. You can protect the castings with bits of wood if you are concerned about marks.
I went through considerable pain and concern reinstalling mine with a fresh o-ring. I suggest practicing the reinstallation procedure several times without the o-ring present so you get the feel of things. Once you put the new o-ring on, it will most likely be difficult to seat the dizzy. Use lube for sure, and be prepared to push much harder than you thought was necessary.
I went through considerable pain and concern reinstalling mine with a fresh o-ring. I suggest practicing the reinstallation procedure several times without the o-ring present so you get the feel of things. Once you put the new o-ring on, it will most likely be difficult to seat the dizzy. Use lube for sure, and be prepared to push much harder than you thought was necessary.
11-28-2008, 10:53 PM
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Finally got that sucker out and changed the belt this morning! After a bit of prying with the bar, it still wouldn't budge. Turns out that we actually got it to move just a bit and then was able to pull it out by hand!
Changing the belt was a breeze with all of links and help with Adrian's book. Thanks again guys, another maintenance job done!
Changing the belt was a breeze with all of links and help with Adrian's book. Thanks again guys, another maintenance job done!
