Hello, I've got a 99 Stratus 2.5L where I can't get the crankshaft/dampner nut broken loose so I can replace the water pump & timing belt. I've tried using penetrating oil and an 18" breaker bar and a 700 ft. pound air gun and she still wont break loose. It should be removed counter clockwise, right (I've tried both ways)?

Will I need to put a pipe extension on the breaker bar to get more leverage or will I end up snapping the nut? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise I'll have to have it towed into a garage and let them finish the job for me. I'm new to the forum and hope I'll get an email that there are some responses waiting for me. Thanks guys!

 

Simple, I just took the breaker bar on the nut and spun it over towards the A frame and had my friend tap the ignition key once, then twice. And wella, it spun right off!