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Old 11-29-2014, 04:25 PM   #9
thelawdoc
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Re: How to change gasket: Timing cover I6-250

Correction/Update: Ok, so I finally managed to take out the old seal. I could not simply punch it out from any side because it sits within the cover and on a shoulder. I had to put a wide flathead screwdriver into it at an angle, from the inside, and a couple smacks on that with a hammer sent the seal on its way out. Now, my new seal seems to fit fine, however, it is not a real 'interference' fit. That is, I can push it into place just with finger pressure. Also, when I compare the old seal with the new one, the new one seems cheap-like to my eye. But having no experience with timing covers, seals, gaskets, etc., I am hoping that it will all work out ok. (I am using the timing cover set from Felpro, TCS 45264.) On Monday a buddy will give me a hand to re-install the cover, and re-mount the balancer, fan, and radiator. Then we will set timing. Any comments from the forum will hopefully give me better sleep this weekend. Thanks, guys.
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