Stripped Screws in crank pulley

[1990festiva]

Ok, i know you guys are probably getting tired of my questions but here's another. I am trying to change the timing belt and water pump on my 1990 L and i have run into a problem, There are two screws on the inner pulley on the crankshaft, and they are stripped, and i cant get them out. Anyone have any suggestions?

[1990festiva]

Nevermind, i took them off with a grinder

[JohnGunn]

My 90 L doesn't have these two screws. Am I missing something? What is their purpose?

Thanks,

John Gunn
Coronado, CA

[WmWatt]

I've found a couple of ways to remove Phillip head screws, after apllying penetrating oil.

1. Grab the head tightly in a pair of large piers and twist to get the screw started. This prevents rounding off the slot with a screwdriver.

2. Use the large Phillips driver which came in the ratchet set. It fits snug and doesn't slip out easily like a screwdriver.

[Festy46]

My 90 L doesn't have these two screws. Am I missing something? What is their purpose?

If your engine doesn't have them at all and not even holes for them, then you have an engine with a "big nose" crankshaft which is usually found only on the '93 Festiva. If you have holes for them and they are missing, don't worry about it. The 4 main 10mm head bolts will hold it all together, no problem.

[juryrigger007]

I ruined mine, when I was trying to take them off. I replaced them with "allen head" bolts (from local hardware store), So they would be easier to remove next time.

Cheers,

Scott