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Can't tighten harmonic balancer bolt

  

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I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. I removed the Harmonic Pulley and when installing the new one, the bolt does not tighten all the into the crank. It get to a point then releases . What is the best way to get the Harmonic balancer back on the Crank. I believe the threads are worn. 


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you'll probably have to re-thread


I think that’s the only solution ! Thanks .


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If the threads in the crank aren't too badly damaged you can try to clean them up with a tap. If that doesn't work you could repair the threads with a Time-Sert, Helicoil, or something similar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQFO-zQCZIg

 


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Scotty says threads are not worn but stripped

https://youtu.be/8dlBwuyA1AM?t=367


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