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Woodruff key broke inside crank sprocket
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03-13-2005, 11:56 AM
As the title says, the crank key broke off inside the crank sprocket. How do I get it out? The crank sprocket is flush up against the block so I can't get a jaw puller. I'll try to find a camera to post up some pics.
Two feet.
03-13-2005, 12:07 PM
Gentle persuasion with a pry bar is how I get mine off. Alternatively, you can always cut the crank sprocket off and replace it with a new one. Thats one of the recommended procedures for Z32s with stubborn crank sprockets...
My two feet.
03-13-2005, 12:15 PM
How did the little key break off in the sprocket? I'll need to see a picture of this.
While those things are great ideas, i really really really ffing hate putting then back in....
03-13-2005, 02:33 PM
Its because my ffing index finger is all bent up
03-13-2005, 02:42 PM
.RJ Wrote:my ffing index finger if you can call it that. any luck getting it out?
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin.
03-13-2005, 02:51 PM
It would probably involve dealing with another 2 rounds of surgery, painkillers, physical therapy and time off of work. F that I've had enough.
03-13-2005, 02:58 PM
How did your finger get messed up anyway?
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03-13-2005, 03:11 PM
Sliced it open on broken glass. Cut a couple tendons/nerves.
03-13-2005, 03:32 PM
ew, yeah i dislocated my pinky in Nov, it is still not back to normal, still got an enlarged joint.
2017 Mineral White BMW M240i Cabriolet
2014 White Platinum Pearl Explorer Sport Living in the Alamo City. 210
03-13-2005, 03:48 PM
i was asking andy about the woodruff key, not your finger...
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin.
03-13-2005, 04:04 PM
i'll take a pic, but Rex's dad said f' it and leave it in and there's no way i'm saying no to him. on a side, who's in the market for a prelude.
Two feet.
03-13-2005, 04:09 PM
I'll trade you a case of PBR, $50 and a coupon book for maeng's mom.
03-13-2005, 04:17 PM
i need pics of rex's dad... you make him out to be some huge ogre mean (but helpful and nice) dude
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin.
03-13-2005, 08:40 PM
Very nice, very helpful. But big. and scary.
The next weekend i have free, i'm going to take everything apart, cut the crank sprocket, and redo it. As of now, the woodruff key is a little loose inside the balance sprocket but the crank pulley and bolt should keep everything in one piece for the time being. Probably safe for putting around town, but i really want to get on track this fall, and loose timing components wouldn't be a good idea.
Two feet.
03-13-2005, 08:57 PM
jackstands Wrote:Probably safe for putting around town, but i really want to get on track this fall, and loose timing components wouldn't be a good idea. If it slips, won't the messed up timing bend all your valves to hell?
Why do people just post what they are thinking? Without thinking.
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03-13-2005, 09:00 PM
LOL, search "crank sprocket key" in google, the first two sites that come up are SHO sites.
Why do people just post what they are thinking? Without thinking.
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03-13-2005, 09:00 PM
yeah, i wouldn't mess with it, but if you've got no other options... good luck :?
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin. 
03-13-2005, 10:20 PM
ViPER1313 Wrote:jackstands Wrote:Probably safe for putting around town, but i really want to get on track this fall, and loose timing components wouldn't be a good idea. Nah. The sproket that the timing belt is attatched to isn't going anywhere. That m-fer is tight. The key sheared off just *before* the timing sprocket. Worst case scenario: balance shaft gets out of time with engine. That sucks, but it won't annihilate anything. Andy, I think you're crazy for taking all that shit apart after just replacing everything, but if your masochism demands it, then by all means. And Dad isn't an Ogre. Or maybe...He is kind of Shrecklike, but with a beard.
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03-14-2005, 01:50 PM
I'm worried that a broken woodruff key is "compromised" somehow and will fail on track. I'd rather be safe, and replace it. It's a bitch, but replacing valves is a bigger one.
Two feet.
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