I am replacing the timing cover gasket because of a leak but cannot get the cover off. I have the oil pan off, water pump off, and all the bolts off the cover itself. I have gone over the pictures and directions from the RAVE manual, gone through it step by step many times, even some print outs from a Land Rover Dealership that my friends cousin works at and am pretty sure I have all the bolts off, it says there are 9 and that's what I have taken off. Is there something on the side that I am may be missing? Thanks for any help.........01 Disco II, 92k.

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Yes there are 9 screws. Go underneath and whack the bottom of the front cover with a rubber mallet then put a pry bar or screw driver in the gap and gently give it a rap or 2. Then you should be able to wiggle it off from above. The hard part is getting it back on over the key in the crank shaft. Be sure to look at the drive gear and how it is oriented, do not mess up this orientation. I then turned the crankshaft to TDC and turned the drive gear to TDC. It is a bit easier that way.

 

Thanks, kinda figured it just need a little motivation to come off (mallet), the top moves around but not the bottom, just making sure something else want holding it on. I will give it a whack tonight - Thanks!