Timing cover not coming off

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Mar 30, 2023 | 12:10 AM

Rrr_bhb

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Timing cover not coming off

So I removed the oil pan and all the bolts from the front. The cover move a bit from the bottom but seems stuck on something at top left (when seen from front). Any idea what I could be missing?

Mar 30, 2023 | 12:11 AM

Rrr_bhb

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In the close up photo it seems to be stuck at the stud in the back

Mar 30, 2023 | 09:24 PM

JohnZo

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Sounds like it has seized onto the alignment pin. I would just keep prying at that point, or tap a wedge in there.

Mar 30, 2023 | 11:20 PM

Rrr_bhb

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Thanks. I will keep trying.

do you think penetrating oil will help?

Mar 31, 2023 | 03:37 AM

frostythor

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Agentle warm with a blow torch or even your wife hair dryer, to expand it a few thou normaly works

Mar 31, 2023 | 04:41 PM

Rrr_bhb

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Thank you all for the suggestion.

I was able to succesfully get the cover off by using a combination of heat (hair dryer !) and penetrating oil.

see pic on the timing chain condition !!