i need help removing these

YNOT · March 31st, 2007, 05:11 AM

i'm trying to replace the thermostat, waterpump gasket, and timing cover gasket.

i have the radiator and fan out, water pump off, but i can't get the thermostat housing off because i can't reach the bolt.....the distributor is in the way and i don't know how to take the distributor off to get to that bolt.

also do i need a special puller to get that lower pulley off so i can get the timing cover off to replace that gasket?

Haggis13 · March 31st, 2007, 09:54 AM

Get creative - thermostat cover will come off without removing the distributor.

I've only ever used a pulley remover tool when I worked on the crank pulley, but that's just because my father has one. Makes it real easy to get off.

YNOT · March 31st, 2007, 11:28 AM

both the distributor and timing cover are in the way to get to that lower thermostat bolt.

foxstang · March 31st, 2007, 01:04 PM

i can take my thermostat housing off without removing anything. like haggis said "get creative"

83 5.0 · March 31st, 2007, 09:43 PM

I have a box end wrench that gets around everything, nothing special, you just don't get a lot of turn out of it, but it gets it off.

homebrewed · March 31st, 2007, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by 83 5.0

I have a box end wrench that gets around everything, nothing special, you just don't get a lot of turn out of it, but it gets it off.

I coulda used that for my wife when I was married lol

As for the removing of stuff, look at from other angles.
Take the repair manual, turn to the page(s) outlining your repair, tear the shit outta 'em and start a fire. Then, have your neighbor come over and take a look at it.

Haggis13 · March 31st, 2007, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by homebrewed

Originally Posted by 83 5.0

I have a box end wrench that gets around everything, nothing special, you just don't get a lot of turn out of it, but it gets it off.

I coulda used that for my wife when I was married lol

As for the removing of stuff, look at from other angles.
Take the repair manual, turn to the page(s) outlining your repair, tear the shit outta 'em and start a fire. Then, have your neighbor come over and take a look at it.

Yeah - I don't get it. I even went out and looked just to see if I was losing it, but there they are (the nuts) clear as they've ever been. Attack from all angles!!

YNOT · April 1st, 2007, 04:24 PM

yeah i figured i didn't need to remove the distributor. now i'm trying to get the timing cover off, but it's stuck and i have all the oil pan bolts out.

YNOT · April 1st, 2007, 04:26 PM

quick question am i stupid to not change the timing chian while i'm in there? i'm just trying to change that gasket.

homebrewed · April 1st, 2007, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by YNOT

quick question am i stupid to not change the timing chian while i'm in there? i'm just trying to change that gasket.

If its only a matter of a few more nuts and bolts, do it. Its gonna need to be changed eventually. You're already there...

YNOT · April 1st, 2007, 04:30 PM

can i just get one from pep boys, napa, o'riely, checker, or autozone?

homebrewed · April 1st, 2007, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by YNOT

can i just get one from pep boys, napa, o'riely, checker, or autozone?

You betcha...

If ya got an Advance Auto Parts, they offer a ZOOM brand. Its an upgraded unit over the OE type. Double roller design. I am sure that the other stores offer something similiar. I used to work for AAP and know what they sell. The SA Gear brand they (Advance) sells offers a Lifetime Warranty.

YNOT · April 1st, 2007, 07:53 PM

I'll just order a timing chain and gear set, any brand you recommend or any double roller design?

YNOT · April 2nd, 2007, 01:33 AM

How do you rotate the camshaft so I can remove the chain and gears?

March 31st, 2007, 05:11 AM	#1
YNOT Regular 1989 GT Hatch Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	i need help removing these i'm trying to replace the thermostat, waterpump gasket, and timing cover gasket. i have the radiator and fan out, water pump off, but i can't get the thermostat housing off because i can't reach the bolt.....the distributor is in the way and i don't know how to take the distributor off to get to that bolt. also do i need a special puller to get that lower pulley off so i can get the timing cover off to replace that gasket?

March 31st, 2007, 09:54 AM	#2
Haggis13 Enthusiast 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 593 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get creative - thermostat cover will come off without removing the distributor. I've only ever used a pulley remover tool when I worked on the crank pulley, but that's just because my father has one. Makes it real easy to get off. __________________ Bart 93 Black on Black GT Kenne Bell S/C GIVE 'ER!

March 31st, 2007, 01:04 PM	#4
foxstang Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 100 iTrader: 0 reviews	i can take my thermostat housing off without removing anything. like haggis said "get creative" __________________ 89' 306 W/ Edelbrock performer 5.0 heads, BBK SSI intake, F-303 cam, 75mm MAF, 75mm TB, 30lb injectors, 255lph fuel pump, BBK afpr, BBK shorty headers, Off road X-Pipe, Flowbastards, and 3.73 gears.

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March 31st, 2007, 11:28 AM	#3
YNOT Regular 1989 GT Hatch Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	both the distributor and timing cover are in the way to get to that lower thermostat bolt.

March 31st, 2007, 09:43 PM	#5
83 5.0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Ont. Canada Posts: 278 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a box end wrench that gets around everything, nothing special, you just don't get a lot of turn out of it, but it gets it off.

April 1st, 2007, 04:24 PM	#8
YNOT Regular 1989 GT Hatch Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i figured i didn't need to remove the distributor. now i'm trying to get the timing cover off, but it's stuck and i have all the oil pan bolts out.

April 1st, 2007, 04:26 PM	#9
YNOT Regular 1989 GT Hatch Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	quick question am i stupid to not change the timing chian while i'm in there? i'm just trying to change that gasket.

April 1st, 2007, 04:30 PM	#11
YNOT Regular 1989 GT Hatch Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	can i just get one from pep boys, napa, o'riely, checker, or autozone?

April 1st, 2007, 07:53 PM	#13
YNOT Regular 1989 GT Hatch Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'll just order a timing chain and gear set, any brand you recommend or any double roller design?

April 2nd, 2007, 01:33 AM	#14
YNOT Regular 1989 GT Hatch Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	How do you rotate the camshaft so I can remove the chain and gears?

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