Timing Cover: Service and Repair
V8-255, 302 & 351WE-100-350
1. Drain cooling system and, on 1981-87 models, remove radiator.
2. On models equipped with A/C, remove A/C idler pulley and bracket and compressor drive belt.
3. On all models, remove upper radiator hose, then the fan and shroud as an assembly.
4. Raise and support vehicle.
5. Remove alternator drive belt, then disconnect lower radiator hose from water pump.
6. Remove fuel pump, then lower vehicle.
7. Remove bypass hose, then the power steering pump drive belt (if equipped).
8. Remove pulley and disconnect heater hose from water pump.
9. On models equipped with A/C, remove A/C compressor upper bracket and (if equipped), the power steering pump mount from compressor and water pump.
10. On all models, remove crankshaft pulley and vibration damper.
11. Remove timing case cover-to-oil pan attaching bolts, then the timing case cover and water pump as an assembly.
12. Reverse procedure to install. Apply RTV sealant to oil pan-to-cylinder block mating surface.