Lou
Funny that you mention the starter motor trick but when I called the local
Toyota shop asking for suggestions on how to get the crank bolt out of my
Supra, thats what the shop mechanic suggested. I never did try it because I
managed to get it with a long breaker bar but its a good idea. One thing it
does is alleviate the problem of locking up the engine to keep it from
turning as torque is applied to the bolt.
Amos Smith
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>Use the starter motor to get it off. Use a breaker bar with the
>appropriate-sized socket, connect the socket to the bolt (nut), support
>the breaker bar so that the natural rotation of the engine will unscrew
>it. Hit the starter and (in every case so far, at least) off it comes.
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