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Originally Posted by Manley
Do you think this is doable in the driveway, I don't have a shop? At least the rain stopped in Seattle for awhile.
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Well... assuming the driveway is paved or concrete (for jacking), and level ground, anything is possible. Plan on the project taking a week or two, since there are always problems of some sort... this isn't a quick fix. It won't be fun doing this in the car, with the head on the engine. If you don't pull the head, you need to be REALLY careful to not damage either the head gasket or oil pan gasket while pulling the timing cover off... or you'll end up with leaks, or worse yet, have to tear everything apart again to fix it right.
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Originally Posted by Manley
Are there any suggestions (Removing the hub from the crankshaft) or serious pitfalls I have to be aware of with this job? Do you think the case can be welded or suggestions on where to locate a used case?
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You'll need to remove the radiator to make room for the crank hub puller, and you'll also need the flywheel lock tool to remove the crank bolt, and then a torque wrench capable of 310Nm to re-install the crank bolt. If you pull the head you'll need a few more items (nothing real expensive though). Given the amount of labor involved, there's no way I would put in a used timing case, unless it was the newer casting number... and I'm not sure if those are readily available. A new timing cover (p/n 601-015-06-01) is a bit over $200 wholesale.
