Yeah it has to have grease in it because it pivots on the stub shaft its bolted too. I use the lucas red and tacky. Same stuff you would use for ball joints and tie rod ends. Try to pack it because there's a cavity in it.

Yes, you install the tool and turn it in until you can remove the pin freely. Put a 1/2 inch ratchet in the square hole of the crank bolt. That way when you jack it up it won't have enough room to fall out. If the tensioner is not releasing the...

When I did mine for the 1st time I had to keep on re doing it. Just keep at it and you will eventually get it man. I also done my belt with the engine installed so I know the feeling. But jacking up the engine shouldnt put any strain on the pin...

little cruise log. No wot but went about 60%. Took my son down the road and back.

1st idle log after resolving boost leaks. I forgot to plug in MAF when I started to capture and realized it around 600 second mark.

Been a while since I updated this. Got timing belt, pulleys, and water pump done. Valve stem seals replaced, swapped in some evo 8 springs and retainers while I was there. Then started buttoning everything up. New hoses and Vacuum lines and...