STREETGS

i replaced the harmonic balancer and problem solved!!!!
VERY VERY easy fix.
just one bolt to remove and swap the new one in.
No more wobble,

Mr Jokster

iTrader: (8)

You had no trouble removing the crank bolt?

STREETGS

not at all i just
removed the EFI fuse and the EFI relay, (to disable ignition)
put a socket on the bolt attached to a breaker bar
then just gave it a quick crank the pulley turned along with the attached breaker bar
once the breaker bar hit the frame as it turned with the pulley the pulley bolt became loose it lessened

STREETGS

not at all i just
removed the EFI fuse and the EFI relay, (to disable ignition)
put a socket on the bolt attached to a breaker bar
then just gave it a quick crank the pulley turned along with the attached breaker bar
once the breaker bar hit the frame as it turned with the pulley the pulley bolt became loose it loosened

99 GS3

iTrader: (14)

Defiantly an advanced (i.e. sorta dangerous) technique that does work great. Luckily your smart enough to pull the fuelpump fuse, as not everyone is. That beaker bar could cause alot of damage if it slips, or gets thrown out of the bay.

Glad the new pulley fixed your problem tho!

Mr Jokster

iTrader: (8)

Yea, I never thought of removing the relays However, I've never completely turn the key, just snapped it forward then back very quickly till it broke the bolt. Dont think it has to do with being smart though rather than just being conscious about what position your key is in

99 GS3

iTrader: (14)

haha, the moral of the story is just that one needs to be VERY aware of what they are getting ready to do when they turn the key.

I just picture someone not so mechanically inclined needing to get the pulley loose and his buddy saying "oh I seen on the internet all do is put a wrench on it and turn the key...." there is bit more prep and thought process to it than that for safety of the engine bay and the friends with their heads hovering over the bay watching the pulley when he starts the car..

Mr Jokster

iTrader: (8)

Dude, I'm so with you on that LoL The only thing common about common sense is that its not common! LoL When I first thought about this idea, the first thing that came to mind was, "whats gonna happen if it starts". I so saw things flying everywhere LoL

STREETGS

yes thats actually what i did i just lightly turned the key,
also i loosely tied the breaker bar to prevent it from flyin out and damaging anything
it all turned out fine. $100 fix not Bad