Expert Tips for Timing Cover Removal Avoid Common Mistakes

Take the hex cover out and pull out the spring and piston, you may have to push the cover toward the engine to release side loading on the piston. Pull the harmonic balancer, take out the bolts common to the block and the bolts common to the pan, lift/ tilt the cover off. There may be some ... Jim Feeney. #6 ... Ron, I did that job while I was installing a narrow fan belt/pulley kit. I also had removed the cross tube to make that job easier. So the ... To replace the timing cover on the 3rd Generation is an a time consuming job, but can be done home with the proper tools. First thing to do is unhook the ... If you look closely you will see empty bolt holes, since I already removed the 2 bolts. ... There is also a special valve covering the corner of ... You need to remove the Vanos, sprockets, chain and I believe tensioner to get these all out. There is an alignment dowel on intake or exhaust side. The job is fairly easy, in fact it's taken me now...6 hours to tear it all down and get the cover back bolted on to the block! 1: Remove coil covers and coils (Might want to remove plugs, not if you are careful) 2: Unbolt cam covers and support somewhere in the center to raise it off ... Timing covers replacement steps · Cleaning and Inspection: The engine block and surrounding areas are thoroughly cleaned to remove any ... Veteran Member. Remove all oil pan bolts and leave the 2 rears loose and you'll be able to remove the timing cover.