There is also a hex head bolt that holds the cover on in the lower front corner also. Don't miss that and break your cover.
Chris
Thanks! I did already find the sneaky hex head bolt thanks to this great forum. This water pump replacement is turning into quite a job. Thanks to this site I have found both motor mounts bad and the harmonic balancer. Is there anything else that is recommended that I look at as long as I have dug in this deep? Car has 129,000 miles on it.
Joe
Is there anything else that is recommended that I look at as long as I have dug in this deep?
Joe
Thanks for all the suggestions. Sounds like I'll be busy for quite some time. Got the motor mounts completely installed. Still working on the damn timing chain cover. Doesn't want to budge off the 2 threaded studs on the left side. Right side is loose. I'll be back at it tonight.
Joe
Take a small lever, ensure that all bolts are loose, off and then pry with gentle force. It should pop right off.
This, definitely a little prying involved...three jaw puller might help as well
Funny thing I'm doing the same. I have a major water leak between block and timing cover. Question do you need to pull the sc off to get the stalk out?
No, Mine came right out. The hard part is getting the bolt out that holds the stalk in. Not much room to get a tool in there.