btw ... i had to replace the front wheel bearing when i replaced the front brake rotor ... how tight is that bolt that holds it on supposed to be .. anyone know ????

Thanks for all the help and concern guys, i didnt go postal ..... yet but i'm getting there ... i agree with other guy, there are LOTS of things i would rather do than this " project " again....... between work and finding time to do this " project " ( anybody got some dynamite ... just today i finally got the oilpump out although my method may be a little unorthodox ...

hopefully this will gives others some hope when faced with this situation ... just to set the " records " straight ...

1. YES you can remove the front timing cover WITHOUT removing the head ...there are 2 bolts inside head on the front you need to remove and comes off alright ...

i figured i would remove it since most of the stuff was already removed from doing water pump and front seal .....

i didnt have to lift the motor to " drop " the oilpan enuf to get the oilpump out ... if your a contortionist you'll be able to remove the three lox bolts with a # 40 lox socket and 3/8 ratchet ....

i figured lifting the motor was a last resort ... looked to intimidating to me .....

i did end up pulling the oil pump out the front of the engine NOT thru the inspection cover ....


now if i can only remember where all the parts go back and not have anything left over when i'm done ( in this lifetime ) i should be fine LOL