IMS bearing removal without special tool??

[Meir]

Originally Posted by PorscheFan5

James and Meir,

I did use a small size hex like a 3mm but still could not find the hole.

On you point of pulley being slightly off...I think you meant go slightly clockwise, correct? The correct rotation of the pulley is clockwise, correct? Is it ok to rotate the pulley at this stage where I have removed the 2 tensioners and not removed the 3Rd?

Also, can I go ahead and remove the flange and replace the IMSB without removing the 3Rd tensioners?

Thanks for the picture, will check in the car with the picture tomorrow.

it is correct.
the correct rotation of the pulley is clockwise, but if you passed the exact TDC point you can turn it a bit back or do a full rotation again.
i will never rotate the crank with the tensioners removed.
the reason for removing the tensioners, is to relief the pressure from the shaft on the bearing side. the third tensioner is on the opposite side so it doesn't have a large affects on the shaft centering point.