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NVMYSS · 08-11-2011, 11:31 AM

So when I'm putting the ac belt back on, I rotate the main crankshaft pulley clockwise or counterclockwise? Also what size socket do I need?

Camaro21 · 08-11-2011, 12:13 PM

If you are in front of the car looking at the engine, rotate it clockwise. I can't remember what size socket you will need. Sorry

NVMYSS · 08-11-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro21

If you are in front of the car looking at the engine, rotate it clockwise. I can't remember what size socket you will need. Sorry

can I do all of this from up top?

Camarowguy · 08-11-2011, 12:26 PM

You might be able to, but expect to have scratched up arms when your done. I went to autozone and get a set of 8k lbs rhino ramps for $49.99. That's what I bought this weekend and they work great.

Camaro21 · 08-11-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NVMYSS

can I do all of this from up top?

It is possible, just not near as much room. Ramps will be a great investment for this and other jobs. Good Luck !!

NVMYSS · 08-11-2011, 04:05 PM

I got some ramps to get under the front of the car, just need to know what size socket for the crankshaft pulley to make sure I have one before I do all this and need to run to the store. Also FYI the dealership did give us the guide for the A/C pulley.

DietCoke · 08-11-2011, 04:11 PM

You can do it from top. It's much easier from the top, actually. Just pop the intake tube off, and its very obvious how to do it. Takes less then a minute once you've done it once or twice

Nvincent4708 · 08-11-2011, 04:15 PM

You can do it from the top. The intake shouldn't be in the way too much. I think it was a 22MM for the balancer.

Just walk it on...Might take a try or two... Watch your fingers too.

NVMYSS · 08-11-2011, 04:22 PM

The 22mm is for the main pulley where the ac belt and serpentine belt go correct? And from the top looking at the engine I turn it clockwise correct?

Camarowguy · 08-11-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NVMYSS

The 22mm is for the main pulley where the ac belt and serpentine belt go correct? And from the top looking at the engine I turn it clockwise correct?

Clockwise, and I'm nit sure on crank bolt, but 15mm for the main belt tensioner. The main belt was easy in top and a/c belt was easy on bottom for me.

NVMYSS · 08-11-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Clockwise, and I'm nit sure on crank bolt, but 15mm for the main belt tensioner. The main belt was easy in top and a/c belt was easy on bottom for me.

Yeah, the main belt tensioner is to get the serpentine belt off so I can put the a/c belt on. I'm trying to get the size of the bolt so that I can turn the pulley to get the belt back on.

Camarowguy · 08-11-2011, 06:26 PM

I can tell you when I get Home

NVMYSS · 08-11-2011, 06:30 PM

ok, please pm me and also reply on this thread, I'll be working on it in about an hour

1977and2010 · 08-11-2011, 06:31 PM

Crank bolt is 24 mm. I just did a cam and balancer swap.

08-11-2011, 12:26 PM	#18
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	You might be able to, but expect to have scratched up arms when your done. I went to autozone and get a set of 8k lbs rhino ramps for $49.99. That's what I bought this weekend and they work great. __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

08-11-2011, 04:11 PM	#21
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	You can do it from top. It's much easier from the top, actually. Just pop the intake tube off, and its very obvious how to do it. Takes less then a minute once you've done it once or twice __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

08-11-2011, 06:26 PM	#26
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	I can tell you when I get Home __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

08-11-2011, 06:31 PM	#28
1977and2010 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 1977 Z28, 2SSRS 2010 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 810	Crank bolt is 24 mm. I just did a cam and balancer swap. __________________

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08-11-2011, 11:31 AM	#15
NVMYSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 422	So when I'm putting the ac belt back on, I rotate the main crankshaft pulley clockwise or counterclockwise? Also what size socket do I need?

08-11-2011, 12:13 PM	#16
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,040 View My Garage	If you are in front of the car looking at the engine, rotate it clockwise. I can't remember what size socket you will need. Sorry

08-11-2011, 04:05 PM	#20
NVMYSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 422	I got some ramps to get under the front of the car, just need to know what size socket for the crankshaft pulley to make sure I have one before I do all this and need to run to the store. Also FYI the dealership did give us the guide for the A/C pulley.

08-11-2011, 04:15 PM	#22
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	You can do it from the top. The intake shouldn't be in the way too much. I think it was a 22MM for the balancer. Just walk it on...Might take a try or two... Watch your fingers too.

08-11-2011, 04:22 PM	#23
NVMYSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 422	The 22mm is for the main pulley where the ac belt and serpentine belt go correct? And from the top looking at the engine I turn it clockwise correct?

08-11-2011, 06:30 PM	#27
NVMYSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 422	ok, please pm me and also reply on this thread, I'll be working on it in about an hour