msommer001
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Hello All,
I managed to get my water pump off with only breaking 1 bolt. The top center bolt that connect to the timing chain cover. 3 question surfaced during this process.
1. To remove the broken bolt, I have a bolt extraction kit but I was also going to heat the bolt area to see if expanding the timing chain cover a bit will help. So use the reverse bill bit and the extractor plus some heat. I can see the back side of the bolt, I used some blaster and waited several hours but I guess I did not wait long enough. There is enough thread showing that if the extractor does not work, I can weld a nut to the broken bolt for some additional leverage if needed. Does this sound like a good plan?
2. I noticed that the distributor is leaking oil, if I recall there is a seal that keeps this from happening. I believe the original distributor is on so I am thinking it is the original seal as well. Can you share some tips to ensure that the timing remains up changed or post a video that is a good example.
3. Should I replace the timing chain cover or gasket since I have come this far? I have noticed the front of the block is very dirty and oily, not sure if this is all from the distributor leak or if there are other issues.
Thanks again for all the help.
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I managed to get my water pump off with only breaking 1 bolt. The top center bolt that connect to the timing chain cover. 3 question surfaced during this process.
1. To remove the broken bolt, I have a bolt extraction kit but I was also going to heat the bolt area to see if expanding the timing chain cover a bit will help. So use the reverse bill bit and the extractor plus some heat. I can see the back side of the bolt, I used some blaster and waited several hours but I guess I did not wait long enough. There is enough thread showing that if the extractor does not work, I can weld a nut to the broken bolt for some additional leverage if needed. Does this sound like a good plan?
2. I noticed that the distributor is leaking oil, if I recall there is a seal that keeps this from happening. I believe the original distributor is on so I am thinking it is the original seal as well. Can you share some tips to ensure that the timing remains up changed or post a video that is a good example.
3. Should I replace the timing chain cover or gasket since I have come this far? I have noticed the front of the block is very dirty and oily, not sure if this is all from the distributor leak or if there are other issues.
Thanks again for all the help.
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