[alfa] Crankshaft pulley failure

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I completely agree with Hans (of ItalianMotorWorks) comments regarding 
the demise of Alfa 4-cylinder crank pulleys. They are built like the 
proverbial brick shit house and if one installs them correctly (as in by 
hand and with a good torque wrench) should last until the next ice age.

Removing them might be a different ball of wax (whatever that means). 
I'd make sure the lip of the nut's washer is completely straightened / 
flat, then use huge quantities of PB Blaster - then wait - perhaps some 
more - before forcing it to endure your Hummer powered torque wrench.

Biba
Irwindale, CA USA
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