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ImpalaSlayer
04-23-2009, 08:09 PM
remove the timing cover while the engine is in the car? :help:
frdwrnch
04-23-2009, 08:24 PM
It's not too bad. The Rt valve cover is probably the hardest part. Pull out the fan and you have plenty of room in the front. The power steering pump pulley removal and install is good for the Biceps. I would guess about 4-5 hrs at a careful pace. I've seen a flat rate tech do it in about 3.5 hrs.
ImpalaSlayer
04-23-2009, 08:29 PM
the valve covers have to come off again? ugh.
Black_Noise
04-23-2009, 09:18 PM
what'd you do?
a_d_a_m
04-23-2009, 09:57 PM
I did the timing cover on my Marquis. Not too bad as long as you're patient.
TiTo35
04-23-2009, 10:00 PM
Damnit Dave what NOW???
Georges93LX
04-23-2009, 10:16 PM
Yea Dave, What did you do? Well I guess this means the sequence plates are like the BFGs. "ON BACK ORDER".:bigcry: J/k Dave. Sorry to hear of your misfortune.
Zack
04-24-2009, 04:21 AM
The cam covers do not have to come off, so long as you are not messing with the timing chains.
Blackened300a
04-24-2009, 04:33 AM
I was thinking of taking my cover off just to polish it. I just dont feel like messing with the crank pulley again.
ImpalaSlayer
04-24-2009, 04:59 AM
nothing wrong just wanting to get the car cleaned up for carlisle, thanks zack
Blackened300a
04-24-2009, 05:04 AM
nothing wrong just wanting to get the car cleaned up for carlisle, thanks zack

Spray it down with 409 degreaser then take a scrub brush to it, after that just hose it down, it will look 100 times better.
I been thinking about polishing it while its still on the car but it may look silly if I cant get in around the pulleys.
O's Fan Rich
04-24-2009, 05:33 AM
Dave, just take all the stuff of the front and clean it up.

I thought you were going to have it coated. That'd be the only reason to remove.
ImpalaSlayer
04-24-2009, 12:56 PM
yeah i do want to have it coated. thats what i ment by cleaning it up lol. that cast alum is a pita to clean so id rather have it caoted then never have to really clean it again.
offroadkarter
04-24-2009, 01:19 PM
Spray it down with 409 degreaser then take a scrub brush to it, after that just hose it down, it will look 100 times better.
I been thinking about polishing it while its still on the car but it may look silly if I cant get in around the pulleys.


Polishing does sound like a good idea... Hmm that + pullies....
ImpalaSlayer
04-24-2009, 02:03 PM
dont like polished crap. im going anti bling just good old silver powdercoat
offroadkarter
04-24-2009, 02:07 PM
dont like polished crap. im going anti bling just good old silver powdercoat


Then dont ever look under pauls hood :lol:

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e185/offroadkarter/Englishtown%2011_2_08/e96a71d4.jpg
ImpalaSlayer
04-24-2009, 02:27 PM
Pauls, shoot, no offence but thats nothing compared to Dooms
Blackened300a
04-25-2009, 06:03 AM
Pauls, shoot, no offence but thats nothing compared to Dooms

That was pre-chrome cam covers and some other minor details.
SILVERSURFER03
04-25-2009, 06:18 AM
the king of bling has nothing to worry about.......... powder coating the cover great idea dave have fun