AC Belt change with rusty crank bolts

[ard]

Funny no rust here and I too am in 'USA'.


Have your applied wd40, let it soak a few days, and tried it? Bolt heads may be very different from the threads (which may be more protected)


Order new bolts now, not later....

[Magnesiumnitrate]

Welp my clamp idea did not work. The balancer is just too slick, clamps slide right off.

Originally Posted by ard

Funny no rust here and I too am in 'USA'.


Have your applied wd40, let it soak a few days, and tried it? Bolt heads may be very different from the threads (which may be more protected)


Order new bolts now, not later....

Mine spent the beginning of its life near the ocean. I’m guessing the humid air did it.

I’m not sure I was clear enough though. I’m not trying to remove the harmonic balancer, just leverage those bolts to turn the crank and pull the AC belt on/off the car.