Re: Help with crankshaft woodruff

Geoff Branch wrote:
> 
> Help!!  I just pulled the crank pulley off my Mini and found it to be cracked.
> It did not spin, but the woodruff key is pretty narled.  Anyone got any
> suggestions for getting the little bugger out?  Engine in car.  Tried rocking
> it, prying it, etc.  Drilling?  It seems pretty soft.  Dremel? Can' grab it 
>with
> anything.......

Hammer and small screwdriver to tap it out.
It is soft steel and designed to give before the crankshaft.
A dremel will also work but be carfull not to enlarge the slot.

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