Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2003 23:30:35 -0600 From: Rodney Orr <rod899ktnopsamoo.ca> Subject: Re: Timing cover removal problems on 2L engine
Thanks, Fred. There was 1 bolt on the front underside that goes up into the sump that I'd missed. Rodney On Thu, 7 Aug 2003 12:04:19 -0400, Fred W. <Fred.Willsnopsamalbox.com> wrote: > > "Rodney Orr" <rod899ktnopsamoo.ca> wrote in message > news:oprs5t4usuug6uswnopsam.interbaun.com... >> I have all the bolts off the front of the cover, and the 2 that are on the >> rear underside that attach to the sump. I also have the oil pump over and >> gears off. I can't get the timing cover off, though. It moves a few mm > on >> the rear side, but is still tight on the front and bottom edges. The > water >> pump, power steering pump, and alternator are still in-place -- but i > don't >> see how they could be attached to the cover. Any suggestions on how to > get >> it off? Am I missing anything? > > > Not sure if you have resolved this already, but on the 2.3l engine there are > two bolts underneath the belt tensioner mounting plate on the right side > (facing the cover). The entire tensioner assembly needs to be removed to > access those bolts. The tensioner is held on with two bolts and a torque > screw. > > -Fred > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.504 / Virus Database: 302 - Release Date: 7/24/2003 > > > -- Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/