Sac City timing cover tool
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Burning Brakes
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Sac City timing cover tool
I'm fixing a leaking timing cover. My last install I used the Sac City alignment tool, the one without the seal in the cover. Torqued to spec, bottom bolts first. I just put the cover on again, torqued the same way, and the tool is real hard to get off the crank. I had to use pliers. I test fit the tool back on the crank and it doesnt go on which leads me to believe the cover isn't lined up. I think this was my problem last time. Anybody experience this? Also when I put the tool back on the crank I can see where one side wants to sit in the cover, but not the other side, like the tool is crooked.
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Burning Brakes
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See how the bottom of the tool sticks out? I think it should slide on relatively easy. Even if I push with all my strength, it wont go on. It cant be lined up correctly. Brand spanking new OEM cover.
Last edited by ascastil; May 12, 2019 at 12:58 PM.
Burning Brakes
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I'm fixing a leaking timing cover. My last install I used the Sac City alignment tool, the one without the seal in the cover. Torqued to spec, bottom bolts first. I just put the cover on again, torqued the same way, and the tool is real hard to get off the crank. I had to use pliers. I test fit the tool back on the crank and it doesnt go on which leads me to believe the cover isn't lined up. I think this was my problem last time. Anybody experience this? Also when I put the tool back on the crank I can see where one side wants to sit in the cover, but not the other side, like the tool is crooked.
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The bolts need to be loose, the o ring lubed, it snaps in tighten the bolts to spec with the tool in, pull it out install the seal. It should pull right out by hand, it must have moved when you tightened the bolts
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Burning Brakes
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From: LI NY
From Sac City Corvette
'One mistake that can be made with all these tools you listed, ours included is tightening the oil pan bolts to tight before tightening the cover bolts. Tightening the pan bolts first pulls down on the cover and binds the tool which would misalign the cover. The pan should just be snugged enough so the tool can rotate and is not binding, then torque the cover bolts and then torque the pan bolts.'
'One mistake that can be made with all these tools you listed, ours included is tightening the oil pan bolts to tight before tightening the cover bolts. Tightening the pan bolts first pulls down on the cover and binds the tool which would misalign the cover. The pan should just be snugged enough so the tool can rotate and is not binding, then torque the cover bolts and then torque the pan bolts.'
