I have a couple 2.0s both out of 95 Neons, and I need to switch the crank dampner from one to the other. (1 is broken)

I was using a jaw type puller that seems to grip the inner hub of the dampner fine, but the dampners on both engines seem to be on the crank snout super tight. The puller won't budge either one.

Is there a trick to getting these off?

I should also note I left the bolt in the crank but backed out a few turns to use as a base for the puller center stud, as the hole in the damper is too small to allow the puller stud to rest against the crank itself.


Never had a problem pulling off any other type dampner, did they use locktite on these or something? Again any suggestions appreciated.