I've done it before and I recall the only special tool I used was that
gigantic socket for the fan thingy, and then some generic pulley puller...
as far as gaskets, I think I had water pump, front seal, timing cover seal,
and the thermostat gasket, allthough that was something I didnt have to
pull...
WEs
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Smith" <jon@fast4x4.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 7:57 PM
Subject: DML: Re: RE: needed parts for a timing chain swap out
> waterpump is an option, a good one to excersive if you've got some miles
on
> it...
>
> you'll need the timing cover gasket, water pump gasket, water pump outlet
> pipe Oring (one of the heater hoses), a new bypass hose is cheap
insurance.
> RTV and some thread locker, harmonic balancer puller, 32mm socket. The
> crankseal should be replaced if you've got the $$ for it, might as well
> since it's out :) 2-2.5 gallons coolant.
>
> Make sure to pull the water pump off before the timing cover, if not
you'll
> wind up with a lot of coolant in the oil pan. Do yourself a favor, make
> sure the cam sprocket bolt is torqued (21ft/lbs) and threadlocked BEFORE
> installing timing cover.... dummy me finished a crappy day @ work by
coming
> home and doing that very thing :-O Must've been the *$#&@ RX7 pos i
> worked on...
>
> </ramble>
>
> Jon Smith
>
> ___________________________________________________________________
> I am about to perform the timing chain tensioner TSB, and wanted to make
> sure I got all the necessary parts before I start the job (as I am a poor
> bastard, and dont have money for parts I forgot to buy). I've already
> purchased the timing chain tensioner... and am about to get a timing chain
> and gear set from bernd.... I know I am going to need some gaskets, and
> radiator fluid.
>
> I need waterpump, and frontseal? is that it?
>
> Wes
>
>
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