Hi all, This truck ('89 Dakota 3.9L) came without a power steering pump so being on a budget I decided to buy a used one and install it myself. First problem: The used one came with a serpentine pulley and I need a V belt type. I have a replacement V belt pulley, but I cant remove the old one. It has an Allen bolt .at the center of the pulley facing in. I put the pulley in a vise and it is a 3/8" Allen drive. I tried a 3/8" air drive, but that didn't budge it. I have an Allen wrench so I put that in and even using a 4 foot persuader I couldn't move it. I sprayed it with Blaster penetrating oil and let it sit overnight but that didn't help. I could apply heat or I could drill it out, but I thought I would ask you guys before I make a mistake. Thanks for any Ideas. Regards

 

maybe a local shop could do it for a few bucks?

 

Thanks Skwerly, hat's a good idea but as I mentioned earlier I'm on a budget, so there isn't any money to do that. I think I will now try heat. I have an acetylene torch, so why not? I'll let you know how it goes. I'll do it Monday.

 

yeah, i hadn't realized there was NO budget haha... heat is always an option!

 

Be very careful with the heat. You don't want the heat to ruin the rubber shaft seals. Are you sure the bolt is not left hand thread?

 

I tried it both ways.