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Also, you can also try good 'ol WD-40 (Thank you, Army Corp of Engineers)... If I remember, I used that to help penetrate the grud....

Yep, Mine was just as bad.....
Had to work it for about an hour to get it to break free.
You can pry if you want, but I do not like the idea myself.
Joe

Since the pump was being replaced, I used a large pair of vice grips that gave me enough leverage...

Try twisting, you might break something by prying.....

That could be the case, but I had just replace the head, and my system had no fluid in it. When the ambient temps are over 120 each day, parts tend to be hard to remove. I just found a 69 camaro...

I had to use Vice Grips, and was able to slowly work it loose. I am in the Arizona Desert, so I know about the heat, and ours was at 100K when we acquired it, so I know the Baked On parts! Keep at...

Good Luck.
Keep me posted.
Joe

I think that the Home Depot rents the electric ones.
Harbor Freight has one for sale that is a 1/2" drive for under $50.00.
Just a couple of options. Comes off in a minute!

Also, get a good kit.
Gates is always good quality.

I am a shade tree mechanic, with a good amount of tools.
If you can get your hands on an impact wrench, you will be in great shape.
I have had mine for more than 10 years, and cant think what life...

If it comes off, do not worry.
There is a keyway that only allows it to go in the correct way!
Kinda fool proof.
The only problen I had was that the Keyway had worn off, and I had to get another...

Not a problem. On line and saw the e mail....

When your crank in in position, the cams should match. If they do not, than you have jumped a tooth or more.
If this is the case, run a compression test prior to changing the belt. If you do not...

The 07 is still at 60K. Mine did not make it, but the guide is great!
I used it when I replaced my head.
Not hard.....

Good point. When you remove the head, make sure and inspect your pistons. You may have put a valve through at least one of them.

Good luck. I know a good shop here in Phoenix where I get all of my head work done at.
Let me know if you need his information.
I know it a long ways away, but he use to do top fuelers until he...

Not always. Mine made no sound, but I had 4 bent valves, 2 intake and 2 exhaust on Cylinders 2 and 3. 0 compression when I rand a compression test.

Check y our compression. You might have some bent valves. I did.

Pretty Good. Once they are out, they have very little tolerance. The best way to check is to line them back up, and than slowly spin by hand and make sure that they all close all of the way. You...

Get the kit.
You want to replace your tensioners at the same time, and you will save money this way.

gunzie,
Follow the steps listed. After installing the belt, turn it, by hand (dont use the starter), so the crank spins 4 times, than inspect the timing marks to make sure they are still lined up. ...

Zubin Chandran,
Thank you SO MUCH for the instructions.
I never would have known about the marks on the Tensioner! The car is quiet again!