Rough Running 88

The crankshaft bolt is supposed to be torqued to 210 ft/lbs. I prefer to use an impact to remove it. My old IR-231 impact gun turned up all the way has never failed me yet.

Your temp II sensor may check out fine but sometimes the concern is with the plug itself. You want to make sure the wires aren't touching and that it is making a good contact.

I am not sure I understand the situation with the flywheel. Unless your starter is worn out and causing your starter pinion to disengage too slowly, then I don't see how it could contact your ring gear after the car is running.

Kiln,

Thanks for your input.

The flywheel connecting with the starter drive; would, no, I did flex the flywheel with the flywheel tool when breaking the crankshaft bolt free. Would that bit of bend in the flywheel create a vibration like I have?

Back to the amount of force, and technique, required to remove the crankshaft bolt; ever have that in your or anyones experience? I'm just curious about that amount of pressure to break it free.

Bless James Morrison for recommending another 928 in FL. My wife just ordered a flamethrower.

Cheers!

I have cleanly sheared a Craftsman 1/2" extension trying to remove the bolt. Got 3/4" pull handle and extensions, no more problem.

I have used a 3/4" drive breaker bar with a 5' pipe handle to break one loose once. It was a tight mofo for a minute. IIRC, it's a real bad thing to have your crank bolt go spinning off while going down the highway.

There have been a couple of reported cases of the crank bolt coming loose - damage can be moderate to severe.

To all who helped: Thank you if I've not already done that. Torque Tube was the problem. All good now.