Ok, so I sure that most of the people here have had someone tell them that there was an easier way of doing a certain task. Lets say for example, putting on a new timing cover without removing the oil pan?! That is a new one to me but, if it is possible, definately a consideration. If any one has some good input, please reply.

 

Almost impossible to do without dropping pan.

 

modify the lip untill it just passes but make sure you keep enough intact to hold the front seal of the pan gasket

 

What are you kidding me? Why does everyone think that this is impossible to do?

I have removed my timing chain cover 3 times since I've had the car.

All you have to do is unbolt the front two bolts on the oil pan to release pressure on the timing chain cover enough to slip it out.

My god, I can't imagine dropping the entire pan just for that

 

Would you mind elaborating on the process that you did to accomplish this task? It could prove to be very helpful to me.

 

It was done on my car , but the guy didn;t do it right and I spewed oil out the front every time I had to stop. But it's ben done. Like said above just loosen the oil pan

 

REMOVAL

Unbolt the timing chain cover

Unbolt the front two bolts on the oil pan (one on each side), this will loosen the pan enough in the front to get the timing chain cover out.

Slip the timing chain cover out, you might have to tilt it away from the block to get it out.

INSTALLATION

Make sure you get a new gasket for the lip of the timing chain cover before you put it back on.

Load said gasket up with blue RTV, and make sure that the gasket is seated properly and centered.

Tilt the cover back into place and screw it back in hand tight

Ensure the cover is seated right in the oil pan (just make sure it is pressed in all the way)

Screw the two oil pan bolts back in

Screw the rest of the timing chain cover bolts in all the way. Dont torque them down too far, this is stamped steel you are securing remember, if you tighten them down too much, you will warp the cover and cause gaps that will leak oil.

 

thank you