[waimser]

Hey guys, I have a question for those that have experience taking of the timing belt sprocket on the crank.

Is the retaining nut reverse thread?

The book does not mention it being reverse thread. And the positioning of the chain wrench in the picture in the book suggests that it is indeed normal thread. But we have exerted an absurd amount of force to undo it and got nothing.

So I thought id check with you guys before I get out the bigger hammer, just in case.

Thanks

[shandy92]

yeah mate, should just be normal thread. they are meant to be tight, tight is better than loose.

[royce]

put it in 5th, handbrake on and get under it with a big breaker bar and PULL!!!

[waimser]

Ok thanks guys. Bigger hammer on the way.