http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/18.aspxMechanical, Spark Ignition, Battery, Alternator, Starter Motor, Fuel System, Engine Management, Lubrication, Cooling, Induction, ExhaustenCommunityServer 2007.1 SP2 (Build: 31113.47)http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/thread/382.aspxFri, 12 Sep 2008 06:34:58 GMTbd7f46fa-5f85-4309-8389-e3a5c756dddf:382Forum Technical0http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/thread/382.aspxhttp://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=18&PostID=382<p><span class="postbody">In the middle of getting the cambelt off in order to replace the waterpump but have got stuck. <br /><br />I&#39;m trying to get the crankshaft centre bolt off but just can&#39;t shift it. Have tried doing the procedure mentioned in the Enthusiasts Workshop Manual which involves sticking a screwdriver in one of the bellhousing bolts but that just won&#39;t work. <br /><br />Some other instructions (Autodata) I got from a friend mentions using what appears to be a special tool (49-D011-102). Is this the way forward? <br /><br />Anyone got any advice or suggestions? <br /><br />J <br /><br />OK guys, dry sunny day so trying again <br /><br />Still no go with the car in 5th and brakes etc on, there is still too much &#39;give&#39; in the crankshaft to get some real purchase on the bolt. <br /><br />And so to plan C (or more), anyone ever fabricated on of these then? <br /><br /><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j183/gwa_2006/MX5%20Mechanical/tv002.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><br />If so I&#39;d be very grateful if you could let me borrow it, otherwise I&#39;ll see if I can get one knocked up, I think it is the only chance of doing it now. <br /><br />Used the tool and it worked fine.</span></p>