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Engine Leak Saga. #63869 05/26/08 01:08 PM 05/26/08 01:08 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan F Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy
Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy F Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan	Does the oil pan need to be dropped on these for the cover to be replaced/re-gasketed? Thanks for any help.

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: Fluffy] #63870 05/26/08 01:13 PM 05/26/08 01:13 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd
GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas	usually just the timing chain cover gasket comes with the front seal and some small cork pan gaskets, you cut the old ones and kinda splice the new strips in there. 1972 Barracuda - 5.7L Hemi, T56 Magnum 6spd - https://www.facebook.com/GoodysGotaHemi 2020 RAM 1500 [img]https://i.imgur.com/v9yezP9.jpg[/img]

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: Fluffy] #63871 05/26/08 01:21 PM 05/26/08 01:21 PM
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Johnsdart member J Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 94 north of detroit	There are two bolts in the front of oil pan that have to come off, they screw into timing cover. get damper off and the cover will come right off.

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: Fluffy] #63872 05/26/08 02:16 PM 05/26/08 02:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,964 Pizza Bucket S snuggles master
snuggles master S Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,964 Pizza Bucket	couple bolts need to come out of the pan is all.

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: snuggles] #63873 05/27/08 12:26 AM 05/27/08 12:26 AM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan F Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy
Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy F Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan	Thanks. Reason for asking, I noticed the 'big' kit comes with the front gasket for the oil pan.. kind of had me worried.

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: Fluffy] #63874 05/27/08 12:38 AM 05/27/08 12:38 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,616 md M mopars4ever I Live Here
mopars4ever I Live Here M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,616 md	Fix your squealing belt?

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: mopars4ever] #63875 05/27/08 12:40 AM 05/27/08 12:40 AM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan F Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy
Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy F Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan	Quote: Fix your squealing belt? Don't know, again. Coolant mixed with oil again. Let it drain and that's that until I fix it. However, the alternator was about 2mm back, so I moved it up that.. hopefully that does it.

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: Fluffy] #63876 05/27/08 01:17 AM 05/27/08 01:17 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd
GoodysGotaCuda 5.7L Hemi, 6spd Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,050 Texas	Quote: However, the alternator was about 2mm back, so I moved it up that.. hopefully that does it. 2mm? we dont speak metrics here, SAE please 1972 Barracuda - 5.7L Hemi, T56 Magnum 6spd - https://www.facebook.com/GoodysGotaHemi 2020 RAM 1500 [img]https://i.imgur.com/v9yezP9.jpg[/img]

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: GoodysGotaCuda] #63877 05/27/08 02:25 AM 05/27/08 02:25 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,069 Renton, WA G GreenBlurr super gas
GreenBlurr super gas G Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,069 Renton, WA	Quote: Quote: However, the alternator was about 2mm back, so I moved it up that.. hopefully that does it. 2mm? we dont speak metrics here, SAE please That doesnt soudn like something a traitor BMW tech would say

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: GoodysGotaCuda] #63878 05/27/08 05:28 AM 05/27/08 05:28 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,734 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,734 Bitopia	Quote: Quote: However, the alternator was about 2mm back, so I moved it up that.. hopefully that does it. 2mm? we dont speak metrics here, SAE please OT, what size are metric ratchets, since 1/4" 3/8" and 1/2" are too complex for most of the world to figure out? Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: jcc] #63879 05/28/08 12:26 PM 05/28/08 12:26 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan F Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy
Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy F Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan	I misplaced one of the water jacket bolts for the cover. I had replaced it with a bolt from work. Now, another dumb question (I'm good at racking these up) If the bolt was improper in anyway, could that cause it to leak through and be causing the oil/coolant mixture? Thanks.

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: Fluffy] #63880 05/28/08 04:41 PM 05/28/08 04:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,964 Pizza Bucket S snuggles master
snuggles master S Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,964 Pizza Bucket	Did you get a new cover? Is the one your trying to use corroded?

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: Fluffy] #63881 05/28/08 08:23 PM 05/28/08 08:23 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,333 MARYLAND 69Cuda340S master
69Cuda340S master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,333 MARYLAND	Quote: If the bolt was improper in anyway, could that cause it to leak through and be causing the oil/coolant mixture? Just as long as the bolt is clamping tight no. You need to get those threads oil free by wire brushing them off and squirting them with Brake Parts Cleaner. Then put a light coating of Permatex RTV on those threads to keep the coolant in the block where it belongs. Let the RTV set up for 15 minutes before putting the bolt back in. I always coat the timing chain and water pump gaskets on both side with a very thin film of Permatex RTV after getting them oil free and very clean.

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: snuggles] #63882 05/28/08 11:48 PM 05/28/08 11:48 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan F Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy
Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy F Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan	Quote: Did you get a new cover? Is the one your trying to use corroded? Not yet, I work stupid hours and I'm slowly getting it apart. All I have to do is pull the bottom pulley off and damper tomorrow(hopefully) I've just become severely paranoid now because it's one thing after another. The bottom pulley is just the 6 bolts, and the crank bolt and the pulley and damper should come off no problem(knock on wood) Correct?

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: Fluffy] #63883 05/29/08 03:46 AM 05/29/08 03:46 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	you need a puller for the dampner.

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. #63884 05/29/08 10:08 AM 05/29/08 10:08 AM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan F Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy
Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy F Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan	Is this the tool I need? If so, approx. how long is it? I'm trying to do this with the motor/radiator in.

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: Fluffy] #63885 05/29/08 10:13 AM 05/29/08 10:13 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,009 Richmond Twp. Mi. Mr340 super stock
Mr340 super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,009 Richmond Twp. Mi.	can't see the pic here, but you might want to pull the rad just to give you more room to work and so you don't damage it. usually just 4 bolts and it's out. Gary

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: Fluffy] #63886 05/29/08 10:17 AM 05/29/08 10:17 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,540 Omaha Ne T TJP I Live Here
TJP I Live Here T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,540 Omaha Ne	Quote: I misplaced one of the water jacket bolts for the cover. I had replaced it with a bolt from work. Now, another dumb question (I'm good at racking these up) If the bolt was improper in anyway, could that cause it to leak through and be causing the oil/coolant mixture? If the bolt you repalced was the lower one on the drivers side and the replacement bolt was too long it will punch a hole in the #1 cylinder and cause a major coolant leak straight into the oil pan Hope that's not the case Thanks. www.tandmautomotive-omaha.com

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: TJP] #63887 05/29/08 10:20 AM 05/29/08 10:20 AM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan F Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy
Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy F Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan	Quote: Quote: If the bolt you repalced was the lower one on the drivers side and the replacement bolt was too long it will punch a hole in the #1 cylinder and cause a major coolant leak straight into the oil pan Hope that's not the case The first bolt I tried was longer. I didn't really tighten it, just put it in enough to see if it worked. Maybe that's what happened to be my luck.

Re: Small Block Timing Cover. [Re: Fluffy] #63888 05/29/08 10:41 AM 05/29/08 10:41 AM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan F Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy
Fluffy OP Automotive STD Guy F Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,049 The Thumb O' Michigan	I went out, put a screwdriver in it and marked it as close as possible.. Lined it up with the bolt I used. Let me know what you think.

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