South Carolina BS thread under new MANAGEMENT and lives in SC

So... anyone want to help me with a timing cover on my '99? I've hit a wall over the past couple days. Got everything apart except for the cover itself.

(I can offer food, beer, cash, a combination)

 

What's holding you back from removing the timing cover on your own? You said that you've basically got everything else removed.

-J

 

RTV around the entire thing it seems. I just cannot get it to move. I know if I really give it the beans I risk damaging the head gasket if it pops at once.

Got a replacement timing cover which helps. Just sorta stuck and don't want to cause any (more) problems.

 

Without seeing exactly what you're working with, I would try some plastic and a 2.5lb dead blow mallet. As long as you went around and confirmed that all of the retaining hardware has been removed and there's not a hidden bolt, you should be able to wedge those scrapers in-between the mating surface and the block and slowly work it free. If the last person used RTV, they may have gone a little heavy handed. Clean up the surrounding area with some foaming engine cleaner or some diluted simple-green and a brush. Do not use metal tools to pry on the timing cover as you could risk bending or marring the surface resulting in more leakage.

-J

 

Add salesman to the list of your jobs

 

Those tools look like a good start. I was also thinking of trying to get a razor in and starting that way.

Heavy handed is an understatement, the oil pan had RTV - cork gasket - RTV and was a bitch to remove. With some extra added on after since it was obviously leaking after they did it that way. I see RTV oozed out the sides of the timing cover... this job has sucked

 

Ok folks January 6th-9th is the dates for camping make sure you pack warm and also bring firewood should be some there but who knows . So bring the family and let's have a good time.

These are the GPS for the camping spot 35.431008,-80.053078


35°25'51.6"N 80°03'11.1"W
https://goo.gl/maps/z4qTDJBx5bLsWSyn6

 

I certainly don't get paid like one!!!

 

If anyone is in the market for a RTT plus annex let me know. I’ve still got my Gordigear 165plus still available for sale! Asking $1800 cash

 

This better not mean, I have to be on my best behavior!

 

Hell no

 

You wouldn't even get the tent up.

 

No he wouldn't

 

Bet?! It’s not like I never show up earlier so I can start drinking as soon as camp is set!!! If I show up late, yeah… I’m sleeping in the truck!!

 

Pretty much

 

Nope! A man with a plan.