'03 s60 needs good engine shop

Post by **erikv11** » 14 Apr 2021, 10:48

WD-40 is completely useless as a penetrant, it will not help at all. PBBlaster or Liquid Wrench sure, or homwbrew acetone + ATF etc.

Post by **stephansvolvo** » 15 Apr 2021, 00:59

Yeah. I’ve hammered that thing with PB and my impact that thing isn’t budging. I guess I’ll just have to deal. I have one last ditch effort.
I was thinking oil coolant fill drain refill the beautiful milky sludge of coolant and oil mix!!!’ Ole!

Thank you for your help. I need this car out of my garage so I can get another one back in. Geesh.

Post by **abscate** » 15 Apr 2021, 04:40

I crack the crank bolt off before Removing the timing belt, using a 1/2 inch impact rated at about 550 ft lbs

Post by **stephansvolvo** » 15 Apr 2021, 09:17

abscate wrote: 15 Apr 2021, 04:40 I crack the crank bolt off before Removing the timing belt, using a 1/2 inch impact rated at about 550 ft lbs

I’m not sure my little 1/2 inch has that much torque. I tried everything.
I remember reading that from your recommendations. Is it lefty loosey?

Post by **firstv70volvo** » 15 Apr 2021, 10:37

stephansvolvo wrote: 15 Apr 2021, 09:17
abscate wrote: 15 Apr 2021, 04:40 I crack the crank bolt off before Removing the timing belt, using a 1/2 inch impact rated at about 550 ft lbs
I’m not sure my little 1/2 inch has that much torque. I tried everything.
I remember reading that from your recommendations. Is it lefty loosey?

Are you using an impact socket? The thinner wall regular sockets don't transfer as much impact force. They even make a super thick wall socket for Honda crank bolts (won't fit Volvo crank nut though), which are very difficult to remove even with the strongest impact wrench.

Post by **erikv11** » 15 Apr 2021, 12:44

Along those lines ... I don't know if it's in the budget but this cheap-o corded tool would outperform a typical home air tool setup costing much more and probably be the last impact you ever needed, assuming you don't have to get into tight places with the tool https://www.harborfreight.com/85-amp-co ... 64120.html

I've got one with less torque that has never met an axle nut or crank nut it couldn't spin off. I basically use my air gun until it gets overmatched then get out the electric one for those one or two stubborn fasteners.

Post by **jonesg** » 15 Apr 2021, 19:17

these cheapo roadside impacts are surprisingly effective, they spin up to max rpm before impacting.
Its the first smack of the anvil that counts.