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Old 11-29-2009, 09:58 PM
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im going to change my front main seal tomorrow, do i just remove balancer and pop out old one with a screw driver or do i have to take off timing cover
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Old 11-29-2009, 10:00 PM
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that's pretty much it. cover removal not needed.
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Old 11-30-2009, 06:46 AM
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try not to make any marks in the timing cover, or you will be pulling it apart again real soon
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Old 11-30-2009, 08:57 AM
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about how long should it take cause im going to do it at school since they have all the tools to remove balancer and i dont want to end up leaving my car at school cause i didnt finish
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Old 11-30-2009, 09:02 AM
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depending on your level of motivation... It can be done in 15 minutes
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Old 11-30-2009, 09:28 AM
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to get some working area, remove shroud and fan clutch assembly
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