Timing Cover When Running an Electric Water Pump?
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Staging Lane
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From: clifton, nj
Timing Cover When Running an Electric Water Pump? I'm in the process of running an electric water pump I have the timing chain cover off and the sprockets. Two things I don't understand though. The sprocket for the water pump that runs through the block how can I get that off? Also how do I plug the hole in the timing chain cover?
Thanks.
,Nick
Thanks.
,Nick
On mine, the top sprocket came off with two small bolts (same size torx as the cam retainer plate) and I used a hammer to tap it out. Im pretty sure the intake has to be off for it to pull out though. As for the timing cover, I took it to my uncle and he welded the hole closed. Just find a local shop that can weld aluminum and you'll be fine. I would also pick up new seals for the cover before you put it back on, just to be on the safe side.
I had my intake off at the time so I just took a hammer and punch to the back of the waterpump drive. came out with one decent hit.
as far as the timing cover, I simply JB Welded a freeze plug into the cover and the back of the waterpump. now that I have those off again for a new engine, I'll be having them welded up.
as far as the timing cover, I simply JB Welded a freeze plug into the cover and the back of the waterpump. now that I have those off again for a new engine, I'll be having them welded up.
