can it cause any damage to whats inside the timing cover?

 

No but it might soak the opti.

 

yes it could definately damage the opti..that constant water flow will indefinately start soaking through your opti and car will run like ****! get that fixed quick

 

i got one problem though i cant get the crank pully off it looks like a generic balancer with three bolts holding it down plus the bolt in the middle any idea how to get it off?

 

You need to get a gear puller, no big deal.

The bolt in the middle is for the hub, you don't need to remove that or touch it. Just the 3 5/8" bolts that hold the balancer onto the hub.

 

well what i have is i rented crankshaft puller from discount will that work on this??

 

and how do you take off the three bolts without moving the balancer

 

Impact wrench or wedge the damper somehow to hold it steady. If you have a damper like in the picture you can use a hub puller or do it like this;

shoebox picture

http://shbox.com/1/pull_pulley.jpg

 

one problem is that because of the shape of the damper i cant get the claws on properly and i dont have access to a impact gun

 

Are the three tabs between the spokes on the damper threaded, they should be? Use a triangular hub puller and thread the three bolts into the tabs. I broke my damper bolts lose by tapping the ratchet with a hammer.