[John Anthony]

I'm wondering if an impact driver have just enough power to torque down to 80 ft/lb vs using an impact wrench with sticks ($$)
But doesn't it rotate clockwise anyway? Thus tightning it overtime?

I've heard that it can tighten over time. Sorry, but I don't understand the difference between an impact driver and an impact wrench. Seems the same thing to me. Most any impact wrench can easily do 80 ft lbs. Also, if you are a careful shopper, you can get an 80 ft lbs torque limiting extension for cheap online. I got a whole set on sale with a coupon from Harbor Freight. Made in Taiwan, NOT China. Big difference in quality.

 

[Daijoubu]

No HF here, closest would be PrincessAuto but they charge double the price of HF and even then there's none in Quebec, only in Ontario...
Also, I've read that for the torque limiting sticks to work properly, you'll need a powerful enough impact wrench?

I was initially referring to electric/cordless impact driver (for driving lag bolts and screws) with something like 110-120 ft/lb of torque on paper

 

[BMR]

Sometimes they're on so tight an air wrench won't budge 'em. My Camry was that way. Broke a socket, then broke a breaker bar trying to get it off the first time. Bought a 1/2" air wrench and impact sockets and still no joy. I gave up and paid an independent shop to do the TB job the first time.

 

[John Anthony]

No HF here, closest would be PrincessAuto but they charge double the price of HF and even then there's none in Quebec, only in Ontario...

What about online? Harbor Freight has shipping options as well. I'm not sure about shipping to Canada, though.

Also, I've read that for the torque limiting sticks to work properly, you'll need a powerful enough impact wrench?

Most any impact wrench will be strong enough.

I was initially referring to electric/cordless impact driver (for driving lag bolts and screws) with something like 110-120 ft/lb of torque on paper

Oh, I see. I'm not sure if that would work. Possibly if it has more than 80 ft lbs of torque in reality as opposed to what the manufacturer claims.

Sometimes they're on so tight an air wrench won't budge 'em. My Camry was that way. Broke a socket, then broke a breaker bar trying to get it off the first time. Bought a 1/2" air wrench and impact sockets and still no joy. I gave up and paid an independent shop to do the TB job the first time.

How did they remove it? Super expensive, industrial air impact wrench?

 

[BMR]

How did they remove it? Super expensive, industrial air impact wrench?

Don't know, didn't ask.

 

[JohnIan84]

took me off course. Check your title plz. CRANKshaft pulley/nut. Not the camshaft

 

[BMR]

took me off course. Check your title plz. CRANKshaft pulley/nut. Not the camshaft

There are both in this thread. Title has been edited to reflect that.

 

[JohnIan84]

took me off course. Check your title plz. CRANKshaft pulley/nut. Not the camshaft

geez, upon rereading i really sounded like a douche. sorry about that. Had been going in circles trying to get specs on that damn thing, as it’s not sold by any major auto parts stores locally. Online only. so weird…

And I think it’s actually called the “camshaft timing sprocket” or “camshaft timing gear”. And generally speaking, im sure someone has mentioned just using the timing belt as a strap wrench.

Not to be confused with the crankshaft pulley (harmonic balancer), idler pulley, tensioner pulley, power steering pulley… ugh.

 

[norm356]

WOW, I just read this whole thread. Some very clever, and simple solutions made from common materials which may be found around the house. Thank you for reviving this old thread so that I could see it and learn from it.

Norm "constantly learning" Kerr

 

[ajkalian]

The top on is what I made the Crankshaft, using the "Starter Bump" method.

The bottom one is commercially available for the Camshaft.

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[andyk88]

For the camshaft, I borrowed Powerbuilt Camshaft Timing Gear 647835T from AutoZone. Store availability on the website may not be accurate, so call around.

5S-FE Gen4 timing belt, water pump, camshaft seal...

To tighten the crankshaft bolt, I made a 2x4 tool.

5S-FE Gen4 timing belt, water pump, camshaft seal...

Also see under "Crankshaft bolt:".

5S-FE Gen4 timing belt, water pump, camshaft seal...

 

[norm356]

Regarding the question, "But doesn't it rotate clockwise anyway? Thus tightning it overtime?"

I'm 6 years late to reply to this question from 2015 but relying on any movement in the joint to tighten (or loosen) the bolt is high risk. The torque is to make absolutely sure that nothing chafes due to rotation via any microscopic freeplay in the joint, which could ruin the end of the crank.