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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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say no to gaskets, even diff cover. make sure everything is CLEAN scrap and sand all old gaskets completely off
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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i like using an old balencer honed out so it slides on the crank, you can getthe coveroff alittle bit if your not carfull.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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wow do you really sand the block? they make stuff to clean gaskets with ya know, no need to damage the block.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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if you install the balencer with the timing cover at the same time , then tighten all your bolts it will line up perfectly, no front seal leak.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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if you install the balencer with the timing cover at the same time , then tighten all your bolts it will line up perfectly, no front seal leak.
thats actually a good idea... too bad i just did a balancer and didn't save it
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Not sure I follow. The balancer and the cover are two separate pieces right?
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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yup, are sure you should be doing this ?
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Im confident I can do it. I just need some instructions.



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