Have you ever seen something like this? It seems to be a stud and a spacer merged together. This is where timing belt cover is fitted and tightened with a nut. Should I just use a spanner to open the hexagonal spacer and then remove the stud? I don't want to damage it. There is a similar stud like this between camshaft pulleys. I want to remove that one because it doesn't let me install my cam pulley holder tool between cam gears. If I know how to remove this one, I can do the same for the one between pulleys.
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Are you sure it needs to be removed?– jwh20Oct 12, 2021 at 19:12
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@jwh20 - I don't want to remove this one. There is another similar stud between camshaft pulleys which should be removed so that I can install a cam pulley holder between cam gears.– Nariman AsgharianOct 12, 2021 at 19:14
1 Answer
It’s a long nut with a thread on both ends if you need a simple description.
If you need to make one quickly, having lost one for example, then a threaded rod cut to length and a handful of nuts works.
To remove just use the correct spanner - the ring end is better but depends on access and it can get close to the bottom to undo, it’s a one piece thing.
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One piece thing? Is the spacer welded to the stud or attached to it somehow? Oct 12, 2021 at 20:04
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1@NarimanAsgharian it is a one piece item as stated in my answer. Machined from a blank. In fact a piece apprentice mechanics get to make as part of training - well good training anyway. Oct 12, 2021 at 20:16
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1The only thing I'd suggest differently for getting it off is to use a deep well socket if you've got one. 6-point better than a 12 (in this situation). Better access than a spanner, and in most cases you can put more torque on it without slipping.– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 ♦Oct 12, 2021 at 21:21