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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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oops,mixed up my motors, oh i meant engines. that is,
 
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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IT"S DONE!!!!!

Thanks for all the help

I replaced the timing chain & gears with gasket kit = 30.00

oh yeah... went ahead and bought a puller = 10.00

water pump = 28.00

All back together turned her over and instant purrrr...= priceless

Thanks for the help, you guys and this site our truley priceless


almost forgot.. once the timing chain cover was removed there was enough thread of the broken bolt to turn out with the help of PB Blaster and vicegrips. NO PROBLEM!!!!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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great im just curious was the chain worn any?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 09:20 PM
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No the chain and gears all looked ok. No play.

But I could not see tearing it all apart to the point that it was right in front of me and not replacing it.

I am a Shade Tree Mechanic. I could not justify in my own mind doing that much work and not replacing it. (preventive maitance)

I was supposed to be scootin around the couch and easy chair today, watchin football.

Oh well.. at least I am able watch the late game.


Bill
 
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 09:46 PM
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Originally posted by 88_150
IT"S DONE!!!!!


almost forgot.. once the timing chain cover was removed there was enough thread of the broken bolt to turn out with the help of PB Blaster and vicegrips. NO PROBLEM!!!!
that had to be the best feeling to see that there was enough left that ya didnt have to play with drills and taps for hours trying to get the bolt out!!

now have fun with your freshly repaired truck!!
 
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 07:00 PM
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Congrats! I know how it feels to miss football games, between restoring my 91 probe and changing my truck engine, I have missed the entire season this year.
 
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