Just read through your thread. Looks like your getting a lot done. Sorry your having trouble.
In my experience getting the timing chain cover off can take some finessing. With the oil pan tight it tends to hold on to the cover. If you have a broken stud it is probably hindering the amount of movement of the cover that you would have other wise. You might have to use something to wedge/pry the cover forward. If you do go that route be careful with what you use as you dont want to damage surfaces. Also if the key for the harmonica balancer is still on the crank shaft if will keep things from moving forward.
Are you planning to change the oil pan gasket?
In my experience getting the timing chain cover off can take some finessing. With the oil pan tight it tends to hold on to the cover. If you have a broken stud it is probably hindering the amount of movement of the cover that you would have other wise. You might have to use something to wedge/pry the cover forward. If you do go that route be careful with what you use as you dont want to damage surfaces. Also if the key for the harmonica balancer is still on the crank shaft if will keep things from moving forward.
Are you planning to change the oil pan gasket?
There are two alignment roll pins. Do as JR suggests. Gently work it forward.
Got everything out, couple questions:
- should I just replace the HB? A friend is saying just to do it as it can go bad from the removing.
- what order should I reinstall everything? I was guessing tstat first before timing cover, HB, etc.
- I saw a video about performing the first pressure test with plain water, just to not have to mess around with antifreeze. Thoughts?
- should I do a full flush of the block when this is done? I read the 10hrs of drive time then change the oil. Thoughts?
Thanks all
- should I just replace the HB? A friend is saying just to do it as it can go bad from the removing.
- what order should I reinstall everything? I was guessing tstat first before timing cover, HB, etc.
- I saw a video about performing the first pressure test with plain water, just to not have to mess around with antifreeze. Thoughts?
- should I do a full flush of the block when this is done? I read the 10hrs of drive time then change the oil. Thoughts?
Thanks all
Are you talking about the front main seal?
I'm not recommending the one above. Just using it as a reference. As far as that goes I'll let the other guys chime in.
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I'm not recommending the one above. Just using it as a reference. As far as that goes I'll let the other guys chime in.
I think thats the one. Turns out it comes in the gasket kit at LMR so ill just replace it. Thank you!
Awesome, thanks for the heads up. I ended up ordering earlier the HB and gaskets. My cover cleaned up pretty well. When I am looking next time, ill drop you a line first. Thanks again!