Cranshaft wheel removal Options

[going_strong]

I replaced the oil pan seal last weekend as I was leaking some oil & after driving it and looking harder, it looks like I have a small leak in the crankshaft seal - not confirmed as its covered, just guessed.

Lifted the engine, removed the right hand engine mount, pulled off the camshaft cover and the tried to undo the crankshaft bolt. I managed to bend a bolt, crack the side of the wheel (crowbar was touching it & holding the bolt) and the dam nut didn't even budge. Used a long (2ft) extension torque bar & nothing apart from damaging the crakshaft wheel.

I put it back togther & pretty hacked off. I fear I'll do more damage to the wheel, offbalance it - if I haven't already & wondering if its time for the garage.

Any ideas if I was to give it a second go ?

$20 in seals & no doubt the garage wants a couple of hundred....

95 Celica GT, 145000

[bindertch]

I haven't done it before but could that bolt be left hand thread? Also you will need a puller to remove the pulley from the crank. Usually it will have a "L" on the bolt head.