Hi, I am about to change a timing belt on my 98 eclipse GS. I already pulled out alternator and power steering belts but to get to timing belt I have to remove crankshaft pulley. I got rid of the bolt that keeps it in place but the pulley still not moving. I can imagine is is mounted on the shaft but it just wont let go. I tried a crappy pulley removing tool for $5 but it did not work. Perhaps removing tool for $25 will work?!
Any suggestions?[&:]
Jack

 

The pulley on 420a motors is pressed on unlike the 4g63 where you can just remove the bolts and take it off. (For future reference of the 4G63 guys if they see this)

It is a PAIN to get off, yes, but should be accomplished with the puller. Maybe you need to get the jaws farther back on the pulley. Then take a longer bolt that threads into the crank and leave it out about 1/2" for the center of the puller to press on. Use an impact on the puller and it should come off.

 

As for the crappy one vs the better one, tools like that you're usually better off buying the more expensive (not always the most) one. Better tools are not only stronger but are usually made to better tollerances so they work better.

 

DAMN STRAIGHT. Cheaping out on some things leads to HAVOC and CARNAGE.