Pulling head off KA24e, PS pulley removal necessary? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

MikeDeuce · 01-29-2003, 09:54 AM

The FSM says to remove the power steering pulley as one of the earlier steps in pulling the head, but it's giving me too much grief and I was wondering if it was a crucial step. If so, I guess I'll remove the entire pump rather than spend any more time on the stinkin pulley alone.

(I've tried all the tricks I can think of... Increased the belt tension, it still slips. Stuck a screwdriver in the pulley, bye bye Craftsman. Stuck a long 14mm socket through it to a bolt on the PS pump mount, almost bye bye Craftsman again)

Any other tips for someone who's doing this for their first time on a KA?

thanks!
-mike

Titan · 01-29-2003, 10:03 AM

Possibly try a bearing puller on the pulley?

MikeDeuce · 01-29-2003, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the quick reply... I have a puller, but I think should have clarified.

I can't get the bolt (the one that secures the pulley) off to pull the pulley in the first place. When I take my breaker bar to it the whole pulley spins along regardless of belt tension, and 'sticking objects through the pulley hole' tricks.

MikeDeuce · 01-30-2003, 12:27 AM

Just for those that are curious, it was easier to remove the whole damn PS pump than the pulley alone.

And 4 hours later the head is off the car. Used a straightedge on the block and head -- everything is completely flat! And the timing chain is in great condition. The head gasket was completely FUBAR, with coolant mainly in cyl 4, and some seepage between 2 and 3.

So yes, there is life after a BHG. No more can it be an excuse to swap a motor out

01-29-2003, 09:54 AM	#1
MikeDeuce Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ghetto Posts: 227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pulling head off KA24e, PS pulley removal necessary? The FSM says to remove the power steering pulley as one of the earlier steps in pulling the head, but it's giving me too much grief and I was wondering if it was a crucial step. If so, I guess I'll remove the entire pump rather than spend any more time on the stinkin pulley alone. (I've tried all the tricks I can think of... Increased the belt tension, it still slips. Stuck a screwdriver in the pulley, bye bye Craftsman. Stuck a long 14mm socket through it to a bolt on the PS pump mount, almost bye bye Craftsman again) Any other tips for someone who's doing this for their first time on a KA? thanks! -mike Last edited by MikeDeuce; 01-29-2003 at 09:58 AM..

01-29-2003, 10:03 AM	#2
Titan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 421 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Possibly try a bearing puller on the pulley? __________________ Sleep Doesn't Drink Beer

01-29-2003, 10:17 AM	#3
MikeDeuce Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ghetto Posts: 227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the quick reply... I have a puller, but I think should have clarified. I can't get the bolt (the one that secures the pulley) off to pull the pulley in the first place. When I take my breaker bar to it the whole pulley spins along regardless of belt tension, and 'sticking objects through the pulley hole' tricks.

01-30-2003, 12:27 AM	#4
MikeDeuce Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ghetto Posts: 227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just for those that are curious, it was easier to remove the whole damn PS pump than the pulley alone. And 4 hours later the head is off the car. Used a straightedge on the block and head -- everything is completely flat! And the timing chain is in great condition. The head gasket was completely FUBAR, with coolant mainly in cyl 4, and some seepage between 2 and 3. So yes, there is life after a BHG. No more can it be an excuse to swap a motor out