Thread: Urgent Help Needed Please??

Originally Posted by amshaw

Im replacing all the bearings on the pullys system and Im in the middle the job now, but I need help......

Ive done the two bearings on the ac side of things , but I cant get that stupid circlip out of the main alt belt tenisoner pully!

Its not the normal type, ie no holes but the ends are angled back, so whats the best way to attack it?

Looking forward to hearing from you soon

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i use a small screwdriver to lever it out, well 2 actually......

Ok thanks, is better to put pully in a vice so no movement?

If it is really stuck, use a pin punch and a small hammer and tap one of the angled bits inwards, then get a screwdriver in there

still pushing poo up hill.........

Originally Posted by amshaw

still pushing poo up hill.........

this style of circlip gave me greif in my hilux days on the front axles.


Circlip pliers + Swearing + small screwdriver to lever once the circlip pliers opened it up a little was the best method i found...

Steve

...then the screwdriver slips and you have a hole in your hand.

Been there, done that with the blasted Disco idler.

Then, when I was reassembling it with the new bearing, the screwdriver slipped again and badly dented the bearing shield. So I had to get another bearing.

Ron

I saw a site in Seth Efrica once where the guy cut a space/slot in the rim of the pulley . He machined it, but a Dremel would be OK with a HD cutting wheel. You can cut the circlip, then replace it with a conventional one.
Regards Philip A

A pair of small long nose pliers work well, if you dont have a spare or replacement circlip/spring clip, make sure you put a rag around it so you dont lose it.