DieselSite 7.3L Timing Cover Repair Plate Installation Guide
- June 3, 2024
- DieselSite
Table of Contents
DieselSite 7.3L Timing Cover Repair Plate
INSALLATION by DIESELSITE
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Remove Balancer and LPOP.
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Remove all old silicon, gasket material, and all debris from surface area of front timing cover and at least ½” outside the area.
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Use parts cleaner to remove all oil residue and put paper towels or something to keep any residual oil from dripping out while you prepare the plate.
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Make sure you check which side faces the timing cover and place a thin even layer of silicon on the plate.
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Remove the towels and before any oil comes out, place the plate against the front cover aligning with the dowel pins.
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Install plate tool and use existing pump bolts to compress plate and silicon. Tighten to 15 Ft-Lbs.
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After at least 12 hrs., remove bolts and plate tool. If you need to use a screwdriver to pry off, make sure you only grab the tool and not grab the repair plate.
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Use an exacta or razor blade to trim all excess silicon from inside grooves and around crank. DO NOT PULL SILICON! ONLY CUT!
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Install pump and harmonic balancer and start engine. Check for leaks
References
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