Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Tab method and barring tool

[ahansen]

I am planning to fix the KDP this week end. Reading the instruction on the TST kit, I see that I should check the 5 capscrews that hold the gear cover housing to the engine. But two of the capscrews are behind the cam gear and may require barring enjine to access them. I don't have a barring tool, is there another way to rotate the engine to check the two capsrews?

 

[bmoeller]

Turn it backwards using the nut on the alternator.

 

[SEmerson]

the belt will be off... ... ... ... ... ...



put the balancer back on and turn one of its bolt.

 

[ahansen]

Thank you SEmerson, that should work. I am looking foreward to killing the KDP! TDR is a great resource.

 

[bmoeller]

Originally posted by SEmerson

the belt will be off... ... ... ... ... ...

Brain fart. Time for some coffee. :-laf

 

[RT66DOC]

Use one of the bolts on the crank damper. Helps alot if you can get a rachet on it. Every time I've tried to use the alternator method the belt has slipped - even a brand spankin' new one.



Watch your knuckles.

 

[ahansen]

I tabbed the dowel pin this past weekend. I turned the engine a bit by using the bolts on the damper, it worked great. The pin was about 1/32 out and when I tapped it back in, it went in very easy. The job was not hard and if you take your time, it goes easy. I was concerned about putting the crank seal on, but with all of the good advice on the TDR, I was able to get that on without a problem. You do need a second set of hands to get the fan and fan cover out.

Thank for the help guys!