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by mplewis
Mon May 15, 2006 9:37 pm
Forum: Buying Advice & Tips for New Owners
Topic: do i buy a sprint with an oil leak?
Replies: 12
Views: 7566

Re: do i buy a sprint with an oil leak?

thanks for the help. I removed the starter and put a wrench on the crank pulley nut, aplied a great deal of pressure, and pop, easy peasey.<br>
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I replaced the timing chain and gears. It seemed difficult to get it set right, but after getting it back together, it started right up. Only needed a ...
by mplewis
Sat May 13, 2006 11:06 pm
Forum: Buying Advice & Tips for New Owners
Topic: do i buy a sprint with an oil leak?
Replies: 12
Views: 7566

Re: do i buy a sprint with an oil leak?

Hello all. I read about a pulley nut removal in this thread. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for removing the nut on my Mk3 spitfire engine. I put the car in 4th gear, set the handbrake, blocked the wheels, and put a socket on the nut with a 4 foot long cheater bar. Nothing. I got it ...