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[84sprite]

Is there an alternative to a Flywheel puller ...??

I have the engine out and on a stand, and because of the current lockdown I can't just go to Halfords and get one 

Would I damage anything if I try to knock the flywheel off through the starter hole? would I be wasting my time? 

 

There has to be another alternative ... alternatively is there anyone in the Widnes area that can lend me one ... I can get one from MiniSpares but its a week postage and and I can't carry on without one ..... What a nightmare!!!!

 

many thanks for any help

[DeadSquare]

Knocking the flywheel off through the starter hole with a sledge hammer was the way local garages used to do it before pullers became widely available.

 

If you can, get a, let's say 3/4" , bar that will come past the rad;  this give you confidence to really clout;  a 2 lb hammer hitting the flywheel is not enough.

 

I used to use a pile of bricks to support the hitting end of the bar, the other end resting through the transfer casing.

 

Rotate the flywheel after each clout.

[nicklouse]

Order one and wait or expect to be spending lots of money on smashed parts.

Halfords are still delivering aren’t they?

[84sprite]

Thanks Deadsquare

 

The engine is on a stand so have access and a little more room than if it was in the car .. I was thinking a length of 2x1 end onto the flywheel and "gently" tapping it from behind ... I just didn't want to do damage without having a puller

[84sprite]

Hi Nicklouse

 

Yes they are .. It was the wait I dint want to do if I didn't need to ... I didn't plan ahead for being off work and now can't do any more without it 

[DeadSquare]

Thanks Deadsquare

 

The engine is on a stand so have access and a little more room than if it was in the car .. I was thinking a length of 2x1 end onto the flywheel and "gently" tapping it from behind ... I just didn't want to do damage without having a puller

 

The puller will arrive before you get the flywheel of by gently tapping it.

[Quinlan minor]

Order one and wait or expect to be spending lots of money on smashed parts.

Halfords are still delivering aren’t they?

Or you can collect from your local store.

[DeadSquare]

I don't advise this method if the engine is teetering on a stand.  It needs to be firmly located, such as the gearbox against 1/2 a railway sleeper against a tree.

 

We are talking about an immovable object and an irresistible force.................something has to give, the flywheel.

[84sprite]

Thanks all 

 

I guess its the waiting game then ... Just checked my local Halfords is shut including collections

[Quinlan minor]

Thanks all 

 

Just checked my local Halfords is shut including collections

Damn! Both my local ones are open so I thought all were.

[MatthewsDad]

If you've exhausted all options you can borrow mine. WA4. PM me if you're interested.

[unburntfuelinthemorning]

Can you really get a Mini flywheel puller from Halfords? 

[DeadSquare]

Can you really get a Mini flywheel puller from Halfords? 

 

Not if they are shut.............................................

[blacktulip]

Get one on ebay from minimine. They are spot on for quick delivery

[surfblue]

Just bought a generic bearing puller from Halfords, (doing a haldex service on my Freelander tomorrow   ) There's one about 200 yards from my work and they are doing click and collect.