Timing Chain cover

[Anonymous]

Can the timing chain cover be removed without removing the oil pan? I think the oil deflector, or what ever the piece is called, that is on the crank gear is on backwards. If that is possible. Also, is the timing chain snubber suppose to move freely? Mine was stuck and wouldn't move.
Thanks,
Ken

 

[addo]

Yes, it'll come off. There are some bolts from under the oil pan lip not to be missed. Always expect to use a Speedy-Sleeve on the damper where your oil seal runs, and a new oil seal. Liberally grease the seal lip with moly grease when assembling.

I'm not sure what you mean by "snubber" - but it has been a long day.

 

[Mercury Mike]

I've found that it's SO much easier to put on if you remove the oil pan first. It's a good chance to change the oil pan gasket anyways... =) When I first assembled my 200 I got angry at putting the timing cover on after the oil pan due to small clearances, so I just pulled the oil pan and put the timing chain cover on, bolted it back up and tada.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks addo, The snubber is on the 250 timing chain cover, that rides on the timing chain. Man, it is great to know I'll have only a days work to do instead of 2 days work.
65Mustang200, I changed the oil pan gasket and rear main seal. That's why I dont want to pull the pan. AGAIN. What a pain.
Thanks again,
Ken

 

[Mercury Mike]

I hear that. Those seals are a pain when the engine's OUT of the car, much less in! Good work.

 

[Anonymous]

Yes, it'll come off. There are some bolts from under the oil pan lip not to be missed. Always expect to use a Speedy-Sleeve on the damper where your oil seal runs, and a new oil seal. Liberally grease the seal lip with moly grease when assembling.

I'm not sure what you mean by "snubber" - but it has been a long day.

What's a Speedy-Sleeve I'm not familar with the term?

 

[addo]

A repair sleeve sold by bearing suppliers. It slips over the worn or damaged running surface an oil seal touches on a rotating shaft, and is held there by superglue or Loctite. The metal is really thin but hard-plated steel.

Speedy-Sleeve is just one brand. You can get them in many diameters and widths for a variety of uses.

Regards, Adam.