Cambelt replacement, how do I stop the crank shaft rotating?

[explore_australia]

Hi All

This may have been answered, but I could not find the answer.

Everyone who have replaced their cambelt knows the answer to my problem.

How do I get the bolt off the crank shaft to release the pulley?

Can you please describe in detail, how to stop it rotating.

I read that there is a flywheel inspection port in the bell housing which I could jam a screwdriver in the flywheel teeth.
I can not find it.

If you have other suggestions or the exact location of this hidden port please reply.
Does it require 2 people or is it possible to do it be myself?

This is the only thing stopping me changing the cam belt.

Thank you in Advance
Regards John
1986 Excel SE Bathurst Australia

[amarshall]

Have you had a look at the cambelt thread in Technical Articles yet ? http://www.lotusexcel.net/phpbb/viewtop ... f=8&t=1660

[explore_australia]

Thanks for the link.

Put it in 4th gear. So simple, yet effective.

Regards John

[robertverhey]

I use a stilson (plumber's or pipe wrench) on the pulley to stop it turning.