HDI Pulley removal?

howiedean · Unread post by **howiedean** » 20 Feb 2011, 22:15

Hi,
My crank pulley is knackered and I've managed to remove the bolt however I can't remove the pulley. Do I need a pulley removal tool or is there another solution to my problem?

Regards,

Howie

fynnbar · Unread post by **fynnbar** » 20 Feb 2011, 23:03

Long screwdriver or tyre lever

howiedean · Unread post by **howiedean** » 21 Feb 2011, 06:59

fynnbar wrote:Long screwdriver or tyre lever

Thanks, I didnt want to damage anything therefore will try carefully now then.

Regards,

Howie

kenhall1202 · Unread post by **kenhall1202** » 21 Feb 2011, 09:14

Citroen crankshaft pulleys usually have two tapped holes in them which can be used with a simple puller to extract the pulley without damage. I had to do this on my XM 2.1TD - some of the excess thread locking compound for the bolt had got onto the pulley bore.

Chlorate · Unread post by **Chlorate** » 21 Feb 2011, 09:14

In the words of the late Ronnie Barker:
Juh-j-juh-juh-juh-jiggle it a bit!

HDI · Unread post by **HDI** » 21 Feb 2011, 09:23

Did mine a few months ago and it just pulled off by hand. Try tapping it at the edge with a soft faced hammer, tap lightly at 12, 3, 6 and 9 O'clock alternately until it loosens.

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 21 Feb 2011, 10:01

HDi pullys seem to be slightly slacker on the shaft then the older XUD pully that were a tight fit....

Ive never had a problem with the pully comming from the crank on HDi so far..

Paul

howiedean · Unread post by **howiedean** » 25 Feb 2011, 18:37

All done now thanks for the advice.

Howie