I am looking for a gear puller

[Chadwilliam1]

Can you guys recomend a good gear puller?

Here are two I am looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061SM9E/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061SGLS/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I dont want to spend too much on it because it will get rarely used but if neither one of these will do the trick maybe I should see about borrowing one from the auto parts store. I need it soon to changhe the timming belt on the wifes MDX.

 

[454ragtop]

Is this to pull off the damper? Does it have threaded holes? If it does, second one is type you want. A lot of times the dampers aren't a press fit on Asian vehicles, so you might want to ask someone who has done one if you even need a puller.
HTH, Jim

 

[Chadwilliam1]

Or this one
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007X70NO6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Chadwilliam1]

I was going to use to use it to pull the crank pulley off to replace the oil seal.

 

[zkling]

What do you need the puller for? I did one of those about two weeks ago, don't remember needing a puller for anything.

I will say this though, make sure you get the honda crank tool. That thing is a real SOB to get break loose. I soaked it with kroil for a bit and it was still a pain to get off. Like all Acura crank pulleys.

 

[Fretters]

If it's just for a pulley which has the two threaded holes in the front, then all you need is this, (the top three on the page):

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=automotive&field-keywords=harmonic+puller

 

[Fretters]

I will say this though, make sure you get the honda crank tool. That thing is a real SOB to get break loose.

You got caught out by the nut too? They don't crack easily, do they.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

What do you need the puller for? I did one of those about two weeks ago, don't remember needing a puller for anything.

I will say this though, make sure you get the honda crank tool. That thing is a real SOB to get break loose. I soaked it with kroil for a bit and it was still a pain to get off. Like all Acura crank pulleys.

You mean this right?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XEYKAG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[zkling]

You mean this right?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XEYKAG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

You got caught out by the nut too? They don't crack easily, do they.

I've worked on a good number of Acuras, mostly smaller 4D coupes early 2000's. All have been a bear and our salty humid winters don't help. They just laugh at my impact.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

Yeah i already have that on order along with the service manual.
Are you guys saying I wont need to pull off the crank pulley or what? I was going to replace the oil seal.

 

[Fretters]

Yeah i already have that on order along with the service manual.
Are you guys saying I wont need to pull off the crank pulley or what? I was going to replace the oil seal.

If you have the manual on order, the full removal/replacement procedure will be listed in that.

 

[Darius6t9]

What they are saying is you might not need a puller to get the pulley of. Just take off the crank pulley bolt ( A pain in the *insert favorite term here*) and wiggle the pulley off. It just depends on how stuck the pulley is.

If you are just replacing the seal then this tool might be very helpful for removing and installing the seal.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007MXWYXO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[oldtools]

Yeah i already have that on order along with the service manual.
Are you guys saying I wont need to pull off the crank pulley or what? I was going to replace the oil seal.

I have worked on Acura Integra, Honda Accord V6, and Acura Legend V6 timing belt and I don't recall using a puller for the crank pulley. Just wiggle it a little bit. Toyota need puller. Don't use puller that pull on the outer diameter otherwise the pulley can get damage. I think there are two versions of the crankshaft pulley holder (shallow and deep). Some pulley is much deeper than other. You will need some serious muscle to remove the crankshaft bolt especially if it never been removed before. Get some cheater bar.

http://www.autobarn.net/cta-a812.html?site=google_base&gclid=COfrouD2ib0CFUVgMgodvRgAUQ

http://carkart.com/index.php?route=...d=2147020001&gclid=CLrR2o33ib0CFYZAMgodd2gArQ

Since you are already there, are you going to replace the camshaft seals, timing belt, and water pump? If you do, you may want to get camshaft pulley holder.

I highly recommend this seal puller. Work really well and save you some time.

http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-5843...scplp6819845&gclid=CNbWuuf4ib0CFYY7MgodvVsAYw

 

[Chadwilliam1]

What Do you mean by the camshaft pulley holder? are you talking about something to hold the cams in place while I change the belt?

Yeah I ordered the water pump the cam seals both belts idler pulleys and tensioners...

that tool from tool Topia looks handy I will order that.

 

[andrehoban]

I bought this puller on Amazon, the seal puller does the job very well. Pulling camshaft and crankshaft seals really fast, don't have to use screwdriver anymore. Recommended for people who do a lot of timing belts. Save you a lot of time.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FPYW4K/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I highly recommend this seal puller. Work really well and save you some time.

http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-5843...scplp6819845&gclid=CNbWuuf4ib0CFYY7MgodvVsAYw

 

[zkling]

I was pondering this morning trying to remember back. I think it is going to take a bit to get to the crank seal. On the outside you have the crank pulley for the accessory belts, which requires the holding tool above, but was able to slide off. Then you remove a cover that exposes the timing train. I think what you may be asking about is the timing belt drive pulley, which, IIRC is solid around the perimeter and would need to be removed to replace the crank seal on that side.

 

[oldtools]

I was pondering this morning trying to remember back. I think it is going to take a bit to get to the crank seal. On the outside you have the crank pulley for the accessory belts, which requires the holding tool above, but was able to slide off. Then you remove a cover that exposes the timing train. I think what you may be asking about is the timing belt drive pulley, which, IIRC is solid around the perimeter and would need to be removed to replace the crank seal on that side.

I think you are talking about the sprocket the belt ride on. That don't require a puller also. Should just come right out.

 

[oldtools]

What Do you mean by the camshaft pulley holder? are you talking about something to hold the cams in place while I change the belt?

Yeah I ordered the water pump the cam seals both belts idler pulleys and tensioners...

that tool from tool Topia looks handy I will order that.

In order to change the camshaft seal, the camshaft pulley or sprocket need to be removed. You need a tool to hold the pulley while removing the bolt.

http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/r...aign=product&gclid=CPr5-uOhi70CFVBgfgodeJIAdw

When installing new seal, make sure the coil spring inside the seal does not come out.