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Hi all, scored a small hole in my timing cover the other day through the water jacket. I assume a small section has just corroded through. The car is a hx, with a fairly mixed up 308. It has vl commodore heads and a lot of commodore running gear. Also know it has a commodore water pump. What is involved in replacing a timing cover, is this a job that can be done with the engine in the car. A few guides say to take it out? thought i might just be able to hang the sump down and do it with the eng in? Any help appreciated.
thanks. Tom
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Im not totally sure in a hx but in the commodores you dont need to move the engine to change the timing cover, i cant see why you would in a hx.
Ive just dont it in my vc, basically i took the radiator off, undid the fan and fan/power steering belts.
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oh and also you will need to take the fuel pump off, and any radiator/heater hoses attatched to the timing cover of course.
I havnt needed to touch the sump as long as your careful not to brake the front seal when putting the cover back on, also the two
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Yes that is how you do it. You may be able to do it without removing the sump at all. You will just need heaps of blue silastic to make a proper seal as you won't be able to get the rubber to go back in properly. |
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