Snap-On P/S pulley pullers

[ex-x-fire]

Have you guys had any trouble pulling p/s pulleys on GM (10-15 yrs old). I had to change a pulley on a 99 Cavalier & the small one was too small, the big one kept cocking. I talked to the dearer about this & he said that's all that they make. I had to borrow a Lisle set to get it pulled.
I'm thinking of buying another small one & open it up with a die grinder.

 

[chrisa7164]

why not just buy the Lisle set?

 

[ex-x-fire]

The snap on looks to be more durable,the forcing screw is larger too. It would be a step down in my opinion.

 

[joedodge]

I've had a kd set for years the snap on set is pretty to dang pricey and not enough versatility for stuff like vacum pumps and such

 

[devoncoolman]

I have the snappys and the otc kit. I use the otc kit more because its smaller. It fits where the snapons dont. Like a ford taurus p/s pulley. In my opinion just buy the otc kit its like $50.

 

[Fedwrench]

I ran into a similar problem using snappy pullers. I picked up this OTC unit. The two halves have different size openings for different pullies. It's strong and compact. Don't get me wrong, I still like my snappy pullers but, I need more options to match what I work on.
http://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-7185.aspx

 

[kunkernator]

I had to pull a power steering pulley off a Dodge Neon..... No puller would fit correctly, so i ended up buying a KD Tools puller and milling down the face to make it fit correct. I still have that puller for next time I touch a Neon.

 

[markw365]

I'd go with an OTC. I've found that Lisle makes their stuff out of some soft substance with the consistency of peanut butter. I've broken more Lilse stuff than anything and replaced it with snap on. Mainly 3/8" drive Torx bits (T55's) I twisted out a hex bit last weekend disassembling a 9" 3rd member to do a regear. Let's say I'm not too impressed with Lisle.
I've got lots of OTC both that I've bought new and inherited, no problem with their quality.

 

[bobcatdan]

I find the SO sets works great about 75% time. For the other times, I have an older KD set.

 

[signcrafter]

I'd go with an OTC. I've found that Lisle makes their stuff out of some soft substance with the consistency of peanut butter. I've broken more Lilse stuff than anything and replaced it with snap on. Mainly 3/8" drive Torx bits (T55's) I twisted out a hex bit last weekend disassembling a 9" 3rd member to do a regear. Let's say I'm not too impressed with Lisle.
I've got lots of OTC both that I've bought new and inherited, no problem with their quality.

Lisle torx bits are know to be junk, especially the all black ones. I had a set of them and you can twist them by just looking at them. But I don't think I've ever had a problem with any of their other tools. I have a bunch of their stuff, mostly specialty tools and have been happy with them.