Timing Cover Removal
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Timing Cover Removal
I'm at a "crossroads" in engine dis-assembly. Have removed t'cover bolts and pryed on the cover. Only the upper portion has broken free. That area of the cover that projects(?) into the oil pan will not break free easily. The shop manual does NOT mention it but a friend warns that the oil pan must be dropped in order to remove the timing cover. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Jack :confused:
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From: Boston, MA
Re: Timing Cover Removal (bigjack)
You sure you got all of the bolts? It is easier to drop the front of the oilpan as then it'll pull straight off instead of fighting wierd angles with the crank and front seal. You really shouldn anyways because there is next to no way to get the bottom to seal right if you don't drop the front.
Drifting
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Re: Timing Cover Removal (Strick)
Yep, you gotta remove the oil pan to remove and replace the timing cover, period.
Almost spooky.
dah de dah da - dah de dah da (Twilight Zone)
I have just logged on to ask this exact question>
In answer to the question above the timing cover came off no probs, but back on... :confused: :confused:
Not trying to hijack the thread but I am sure this will be the next thing (ie back on again)- does this mean slacken off the bolts and nip it back up, or full on new gasket and may as well spin new bearings in there will we are at it?
Drifting
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Re: Timing Cover Removal (britvette)
Just thought, I did the cam thing on an '80 C3 I used to have , and definitely didn't drop the pan then- is this a different design , or am I getting more senile and useless?
Sorry, what was the question? :confused:
Sorry, what was the question? :confused:
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Re: Timing Cover Removal (britvette)
Remember, I think we're talking about the LT1.
Hey Jack, take a look at my article about Meziere pump install in the tools>C4>tech tips. In there I talk about replacing the timing cover.
After looking at your profile, I guess we're talking about the L98. I don't know much about that engine except that it's a small block and the distributor is on top. Sorry man, I guess it was a senior moment. :smash: :crazy: :bb
[Modified by Strick, 10:26 PM 11/5/2003]
Hey Jack, take a look at my article about Meziere pump install in the tools>C4>tech tips. In there I talk about replacing the timing cover.
After looking at your profile, I guess we're talking about the L98. I don't know much about that engine except that it's a small block and the distributor is on top. Sorry man, I guess it was a senior moment. :smash: :crazy: :bb
[Modified by Strick, 10:26 PM 11/5/2003]
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Re: Timing Cover Removal (britvette)
Actually you can remove the timing chain cover and replace it without dropping the pan. I have done it and learned it from a retired GM mechanic.
Have to do some trimming on the front seal and trim off the corners of the inside part of the cover with tin snips.
Then you get the bottom started and use 2 screw drivers, one on each side of the cover. They go thru the holes in the cover and into the threaded holes in the block. Use them as levers and compress the bottom seal. Then rotate the cover into position.
It is a pain and I don't recommend it, but it CAN be done. :yesnod:
Have to do some trimming on the front seal and trim off the corners of the inside part of the cover with tin snips.
Then you get the bottom started and use 2 screw drivers, one on each side of the cover. They go thru the holes in the cover and into the threaded holes in the block. Use them as levers and compress the bottom seal. Then rotate the cover into position.
It is a pain and I don't recommend it, but it CAN be done. :yesnod:
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From: Foresters Falls(near Ottawa) Ont
Re: Timing Cover Removal (britvette)
I've done it both ways, taking the pan off and leaving the pan on.
When you take the front pan bolts out and pry the pan down but leave the pan on, there's a real good chance you will have a "leaker" or at least a good "sweater" afterwards. Even with gobs of silicone ... <G>
If the pan comes of with a minimum of sweat, do it!!! You might end up taking it off afterwards anyways when it leaks!!
Just my humble opinion!!
When you take the front pan bolts out and pry the pan down but leave the pan on, there's a real good chance you will have a "leaker" or at least a good "sweater" afterwards. Even with gobs of silicone ... <G>
If the pan comes of with a minimum of sweat, do it!!! You might end up taking it off afterwards anyways when it leaks!!
Just my humble opinion!!
