Any good write ups on how to do it? Is removing valve covers necessary? I've never done this before so any and all help is appreciated
Removing Timing Cover
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technically no, you don't have to pull the valve covers. i would recommend loosening them at least so you can lift on them just a hair. that way the vc gasket will clear the edge of the timing cover. otherwise it can snag and pull the gasket off...
Don't forget the puller to get the dampner off. I just remember lots and lots of bolts. But I pulled mine off with the motor out of the car.
Same here. It's not difficult. Just time consuming.
ya you will need a good pulley puller set for more then just the Lower pulley, you will need it for the power steering also. Like Nick said, at least loosen the valve covers, I pulled the passenger one off and loosened the Drivers side.
it should also be known that you don't necessarily have to remove the ps pulley. you need to unbolt the pump anyway, so you might as well just leave the pulley on. it's 4 bolts total, and you leave all the lines attatched. one bolt you'll really want a ratcheting 10mm combo wrench, but it's super easy. i've done this 3 times now on mine and countless on others when i pull motors out...
^ you are good man! i am almost done replacing the front cover gaskets on my 4.6 2v truck, and i had a tough enough time getting those ps pump bolts off, even without the pulley on there! like you say a ratcheting combo wrench is mandatory for that one bolt because it's blocked by one of the lines
I sent him a PM with some directions,
but I did forget about unbolting the PS pump from the block.
I thought about it but forgt to write it.
text:
Disconnect the battery before you do anything, then:
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 the head.
3:unbolt PS reservoir bracket from head and set aside
3a: remove PS pump from the engine block (3 or 4 bolts)
May not need to drain fluid
4:Unplug cam sensor
5: Loosen water pump pulley bolts
(belt still on, makes it easier)
6: Remove serpentine belt
7: remove WP pulley
8: Loosen AC compressor bolts, slide compressor away from block, unplug crank sensor
9: Remove two nuts holding harness to starter motor solenoid
10: Remove bolt holding starter harness to block (for slack)
11: Remove 4 front oil pan bolts
12: remove 2 nuts holding starter harness to front timing cover studs
13: Remove center crankshaft bolt (18mm?)
14: remove crankshaft damper w/puller
15: Make a cardboard template to place removed timing cover studs.
Put holes in it to put the studs and nuts, bolts. It is easy to mix them up.
16: Remove timing cover bolts, nuts studs, placing them into your cardboard "roadmap"
17: Remove timing cover
but I did forget about unbolting the PS pump from the block.
I thought about it but forgt to write it.
text:
Disconnect the battery before you do anything, then:
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 the head.
3:unbolt PS reservoir bracket from head and set aside
3a: remove PS pump from the engine block (3 or 4 bolts)
May not need to drain fluid
4:Unplug cam sensor
5: Loosen water pump pulley bolts
(belt still on, makes it easier)
6: Remove serpentine belt
7: remove WP pulley
8: Loosen AC compressor bolts, slide compressor away from block, unplug crank sensor
9: Remove two nuts holding harness to starter motor solenoid
10: Remove bolt holding starter harness to block (for slack)
11: Remove 4 front oil pan bolts
12: remove 2 nuts holding starter harness to front timing cover studs
13: Remove center crankshaft bolt (18mm?)
14: remove crankshaft damper w/puller
15: Make a cardboard template to place removed timing cover studs.
Put holes in it to put the studs and nuts, bolts. It is easy to mix them up.
16: Remove timing cover bolts, nuts studs, placing them into your cardboard "roadmap"
17: Remove timing cover
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thats a great idea! :beer:
exactly! you know the one lol!
and good call birdman941 on keeping the bolts in order. i always do something like that too, that way all the studs end up where they're supposed to...
Thanks, I have done a few mod motors.
OGD is going to put down some great numbers.
OGD is going to put down some great numbers.
it definitely sounds like it! can't wait to see the end result!
Thanks for all the help and th pm birdman! im at the point where im ready to remove crank pulley and start removal. just waiting on remainder of parts to arrive this weekend.
WTF?
Changed your user name?
Changed your user name?
gettin the crank pulley bolt out has turned out to be the biggest pita so far. next trying impact gun
Put the car in gear, pull the parking brake, and take it off.
I assume you have a stick.
I assume you have a stick.
Tried that, can't break the nut loose. Me and a friend were both pulling on it using a long breaker bar. Bastard is on there tight! You do have to turn it left to loosen like a normal bolt right?
Yes, it is right hand thread.
There is another way, but it's pretty shade tree.
PM me if you want to know.
There is another way, but it's pretty shade tree.
PM me if you want to know.
You must be talking about putting a breaker bar on the nut and leaning it against the floor then starting the starter without starting the car? If not, PM me what it is
holy cow it still won't come off?? are you using any extension bar for leverage? dang...
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