Cost for timing gear replacement
May 9th, 2012, 12:41 PM
#41
Connoisseur d'Junque
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It really doesn't matter how you do it - just tighten them close to spec, or you will bend the pan and it will leak more.
Since the cork gaskets tend to be like concrete after this many years, I would recommend going slightly tighter than spec, because those gaskets are not going to compress very much at all.
- Eric
May 9th, 2012, 03:06 PM
#42
Just an Olds Guy
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Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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Can you say 'tighter than a Scotsman's grip on his wallet?". That tight. You will curse and wonder who the heck put it on last. Kind of like the gas tank bolts??? only 10 times harder!
How's that for words of encouragement?
1 1/8" sounds right IIRC. To get the one off my 455 I needed not only the breaker bar, but a steel pipe about 3' long for extra leverage. Once it breaks free, no problem. Use the leverage of an extra pipe to your advantage and it will be MUCH easier.
How's that for words of encouragement?1 1/8" sounds right IIRC. To get the one off my 455 I needed not only the breaker bar, but a steel pipe about 3' long for extra leverage. Once it breaks free, no problem. Use the leverage of an extra pipe to your advantage and it will be MUCH easier.
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