As some of you know from my previous post, on first try I could not get my variator nut loose. Today I decided to try again.
My local shop had put the nut on. Apparently they used Red Loctite.
I heated the nut with a propane torch. I broke one of the hardened steel studs off my holding tool while trying to remove the nut.
I was determined to get the damn thing off.
Out comes dremel tool. Using small cut off wheels, I cut diagonal slits in the nut and finally managed to get it loose and off. What a pisser!
Fortunately, I did not damage my crank threads.
Installed new drive belt and 14gm Dr pulley sliders, and a new air filter.
Had to use air impact wrench to remove variator and clutch nuts.
Had to use same to tighten both nuts. I used a small amount of Blue Loctite.
I prefer to use torque wrench but, I had no choice this time. My holding tool was broke.
Took it for a short run and everything seems ok
On yea, clutch pads were glazed. Used Emery cloth and de glazed them.
ps: Never use Red Loctite on your variator or clutch nuts.
