Trying to get the opti off and i cant figure out how to get the bottom screw off... i have it undone but there isnt enough clearence between the opti and the pulley directly in front of it.. and the screw is too long to pull out.. its hitting the pulley.. how the hell do i get this screw out???????????

 

Why don't you just take the pulley off?

 

well i tried that... put a torque wrench on it but all it does is turn the pulley.. that and i think the pulley might be pressed on which would make it near impossible to take off

 

Yeah, you may need to go to AutoZone and rent a 3 jaw pulley puller to yank it off after you remove the 3 bolts. That's what I had to do

 

nice username, is your Z always broke,

Hope you get it running soon, it's better when you get to drive them.

 

Put your transmission into gear, then try and loosen the bolts.

You will have to most likely rent a puller from a parts store to get the pulley off.

You HAVE TO take the pulley off to get the opti off!