sheepdog
09-21-2006, 08:51 PM
Easy method for installing the profile gasket WiTHOUT removing the head.
Well as easy as can be expected considering.
The upper pan needs to be dropped. To do this you will need to jack up the right side (passenger) motor mount. use a 2x2x6in long block of wood and a jack under the motor mount after unbolting from underneath.
Buy some spray on gasket adhesive/silicone (that is what the red is you see). It will hold the gasket behind the case in place and improve the sealing of it all.
Once started and onto the crank snout and the oil pump is partially engaged, insert feeler guages along the width of the profile gasket to keep the head from pushing the profile gasket out of place. Be VERY carefull in making sure the pump is properly indexed, you will need to use a mirror and a screwdriver to align it once onto the snout as the crank will bump and change its possition, a firm whack will destroy the entire assembly if it is wrong.
Give it a few taps with a soft mallet around the water pump mount and then insert the upper most bolts. These will draw the timing case into position. The large hex will need to be done first then the other side. Should slide into place nicely. See photo below.
Be sure to insert feeler guages along as much as possible, especially corners. Also make sure they come from the front all the way to the back of the water pump assembly. I tried going from inside first with bad results. Snug the top 2 bolts, lossen them up and then remove the guages. Put the rest of the bolts in but leave everything loose.
Re-install the lower pan, then put a jack (with a board to protect things) underneath and lift the upper pan, this should put a bit of pressure on the profile gasket. Just a little is all that should be needed, it just needs some pressure, not lift the engine. While doing this, torque all of the bolts for the timing assembly.
Well as easy as can be expected considering.
The upper pan needs to be dropped. To do this you will need to jack up the right side (passenger) motor mount. use a 2x2x6in long block of wood and a jack under the motor mount after unbolting from underneath.
Buy some spray on gasket adhesive/silicone (that is what the red is you see). It will hold the gasket behind the case in place and improve the sealing of it all.
Once started and onto the crank snout and the oil pump is partially engaged, insert feeler guages along the width of the profile gasket to keep the head from pushing the profile gasket out of place. Be VERY carefull in making sure the pump is properly indexed, you will need to use a mirror and a screwdriver to align it once onto the snout as the crank will bump and change its possition, a firm whack will destroy the entire assembly if it is wrong.
Give it a few taps with a soft mallet around the water pump mount and then insert the upper most bolts. These will draw the timing case into position. The large hex will need to be done first then the other side. Should slide into place nicely. See photo below.
Be sure to insert feeler guages along as much as possible, especially corners. Also make sure they come from the front all the way to the back of the water pump assembly. I tried going from inside first with bad results. Snug the top 2 bolts, lossen them up and then remove the guages. Put the rest of the bolts in but leave everything loose.
Re-install the lower pan, then put a jack (with a board to protect things) underneath and lift the upper pan, this should put a bit of pressure on the profile gasket. Just a little is all that should be needed, it just needs some pressure, not lift the engine. While doing this, torque all of the bolts for the timing assembly.