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Originally Posted by 12Ounce
I never trust an synchronizer to have been positioned properly. The plastic locating guide-tool can be purchased for less than $10 ... using it, you know the sync is positioned correctly.
About the harmonic balancer portion of the crank pulley ... that part mounted in rubber. It does fail over time, especially if exposed to a lot of oil. If one has a very high mileage engine ...or one that has seen a rough life, you might consider replacing the crank pulley. Its a bit pricey, but it does not last forever. I have already purchased one for replacement on my 345k mile engine.
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Do you have a link for the plastic locating guide-tool for the syncro?
Also my crank pulley was already replaced a few years back and you're right, it is pricey!
Really good points guys...
I'm getting ready to get all the parts I need to get started... I may start doing a partial teardown to save me some time for re-assembly next weekend.
My biggest fear is actually breaking a timing cover stud during removal, that would mess up my day big time..! Which reminds me to ask, how many nuts and what size nuts do I need to double up on the studs?