Timing chain replacement mini project. (Might be dead!)
#1
Timing chain replacement mini project. (Might be dead!)
Well, today starts the teardown to do my timing chain. I already have the accessory bracket off. Let me list what I think needs to come off, to get the timing cover off. If I am missing anything, let me know, so I don't screw up.
TAM
Water pump pulley/water pump
Heater core pipes
LIM coolant hose to top of timing cover
Lower radiator hose
Oil cooler lines, oil pressure sender, oil filter adaptor
Harmonic balancer
Crank sensor and bracket
Does this sound like everything? Let me know! I am starting around 4:00.
TAM
Water pump pulley/water pump
Heater core pipes
LIM coolant hose to top of timing cover
Lower radiator hose
Oil cooler lines, oil pressure sender, oil filter adaptor
Harmonic balancer
Crank sensor and bracket
Does this sound like everything? Let me know! I am starting around 4:00.
#3
You gotta loosen the frame half of the mount up to finagle the two halves just right. Take a trip to Lowes or somewhere with the TAM block stud and get a grade 8 plt of matching thread and length. And maybe a good washer to match. You'll thank yourself when putting the TAM back on and next time you need to remove it.
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From: burb of detroit. 2 miles north of 8 mile Rd.
you have to remove all 4, 15mm bolts on the fender side and the 3 18mm bolts on the engine side. then jack the engine up high enough, and it will come right out.
#7
WHEE! I got out by jacking the engine up. Popped right out. Got the waterpump off, and YUCK! it'* a stamped impeller. I am definitely ordering a cast impeller one.
Up next..... Oil cooler lines, sender, oil filter adaptor, and then HB.
Up next..... Oil cooler lines, sender, oil filter adaptor, and then HB.