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3.8L Timing Cover Removal
Our 2000 3.8L developed a leak around the upper left corner (right between the Steering Pump and Y Pipe Tube inlet to the Water Pump) about where the Timing Cover and Water Pump meets with the #1 Cylinder Head and Intake Manifold!
The leak got really bad and now water gushes out even without the engine running. So I priced all the parts needed and went to read the Haines Manual on the repair procedure to become familiar with the process. But the manual warns about the engine having to be taken out of the vehicle to be able to remove the timing cover!
Has anybody been able to get the cover removed with the engine in place?
I don't have the money to pay a mechanic to do the repair and the van cannot be driven any longer, so any help would be greatly appreciated... thank you in advance.
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Current Rides:
2018 Honda Pilot EX-L - 3.5L V6 -{|}- 2004 Toyota Matrix XR 4WD 1.8 I4
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Past Rides:
2000 Ford Windstar LX - 3.8L V6 SFI - {|} - 2003 Ford Expedition XLT - 4.6L V8 SFI
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS - 3.5L V6 SFI - {|} - 1991 Chevrolet Corsica LT - 3.1L V6 MFI
1995 Dodge Grand Caravan SE - 3.3L V6 MFI - {|} - 1980 Ford Mustang - 3.3L L6 1BBL
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