Thread: TD5 Timing Cover Removal

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A freind and i removed a timing cover using two very long bits of pipe with the correct sized ends to fit bolts etc.
We also removed the timing cover without removing the head, by dropping the front of the sump a little, which we were told wasnt possible.
If you need a set of head gaskets and bolts let me know as i have a set that is excess.
Ian
Bittern

Originally Posted by ian4002000

A freind and i removed a timing cover using two very long bits of pipe with the correct sized ends to fit bolts etc.
We also removed the timing cover without removing the head, by dropping the front of the sump a little, which we were told wasn't possible.
If you need a set of head gaskets and bolts let me know as i have a set that is excess.
Ian
Bittern

Hi,
Head is already off. That caused the problem lol, as I fractured one of the guides as we inadvertently dragged the head across them when removing it!
Cheers
Ralph

Originally Posted by ian4002000

We also removed the timing cover without removing the head, by dropping the front of the sump a little, which we were told wasnt possible.
Ian
Bittern

Hate to drag an old thread up but I'm half way through doing that. Just having issues with tightening the stud into the top of the timing chain cover, it seems to just keep screwing down into its threaded hole. What did you do while you were reassembling it? Kinda tempted to stud lock a nut on to the top and make it a bolt.