Timing Chain Cover

Twigger · 06-30-2006, 09:58 AM

Can anyone tell me what all I need to remove to get the timing chain cover off of a 84 22r. It has grooves in it and it is leaking. Also what all should I replace when I have it off? Can I get those parts at a local autoparts store?

4Hummer · 06-30-2006, 12:09 PM

Replace the Water pump, oil pump, and timming chain.

Look up Ted at engine builder for the best parts and prices

Twigger · 06-30-2006, 02:06 PM

Well do I have to pull the head and the oil pan like the manual states?

spirtlanimilbus · 06-30-2006, 04:39 PM

no you should only pull the oil pan.... just be carefull with the head gasket when you put the cover back on, it can bind on th etop of the cover....

use gasket sealer to hold the timing chain cover's gaskets on each side of the cover. im not talking about the silicon permatex in a tube but teh stuff you brush on the gasket to help it stick in place... i think its called gasket cement or something. after you get the gasket on the timing cover use gray permatex on the back side of the gasket that goes to the block... dont use too much tho.

dont over torque the tensioner bolts or any of the timing cober bolts. use grease to hole the oil pump o ring in place while you put the oil pump on, and be sure that the o ring doesnt come out of the groove or it will spray oil everywhere...

Twigger · 07-03-2006, 02:56 PM

Alright, thank you very much for the information.

kyle_22r · 07-03-2006, 04:42 PM

i don't recommend using any kind of RTV on gaskets any more. i've been using the permatex "high tack" gasket sealer in the can and it seems to work very well on all types of gaskets. if RTV gets loose into an oil passage it can starve a bearing to death and fry your engine.

03_4x4Runner · 07-07-2006, 09:01 PM

The head can stay on, but there is still a bolt through the head that holds the cover on.

You may want to give LC Engineering a call, about their dual row timming chain conversion, it has metal rails, that wont let the chain rub against the cover after they are worn out

Twigger · 07-09-2006, 04:04 PM

So I have the crossmember unbolted and out of the way but the pan will not come out. What else do I have to remove to get the pan all the way out?

06-30-2006, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Twigger Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7	Timing Chain Cover Can anyone tell me what all I need to remove to get the timing chain cover off of a 84 22r. It has grooves in it and it is leaking. Also what all should I replace when I have it off? Can I get those parts at a local autoparts store?

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4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	Replace the Water pump, oil pump, and timming chain. Look up Ted at engine builder for the best parts and prices __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

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kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,991	i don't recommend using any kind of RTV on gaskets any more. i've been using the permatex "high tack" gasket sealer in the can and it seems to work very well on all types of gaskets. if RTV gets loose into an oil passage it can starve a bearing to death and fry your engine. __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

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03_4x4Runner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Havasu, AZ Posts: 84	The head can stay on, but there is still a bolt through the head that holds the cover on. You may want to give LC Engineering a call, about their dual row timming chain conversion, it has metal rails, that wont let the chain rub against the cover after they are worn out __________________ 2003 4Runner SR5 4x4 V8 Galactic Gray Mica - Apearence Package Husky Liners, Double Decker, 17" Wheels 1991 Jeep Wrangler Islander 4.0 5-Speed

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06-30-2006, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Twigger Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7	Well do I have to pull the head and the oil pan like the manual states?

06-30-2006, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
spirtlanimilbus Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 49	no you should only pull the oil pan.... just be carefull with the head gasket when you put the cover back on, it can bind on th etop of the cover.... use gasket sealer to hold the timing chain cover's gaskets on each side of the cover. im not talking about the silicon permatex in a tube but teh stuff you brush on the gasket to help it stick in place... i think its called gasket cement or something. after you get the gasket on the timing cover use gray permatex on the back side of the gasket that goes to the block... dont use too much tho. dont over torque the tensioner bolts or any of the timing cober bolts. use grease to hole the oil pump o ring in place while you put the oil pump on, and be sure that the o ring doesnt come out of the groove or it will spray oil everywhere...

07-03-2006, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Twigger Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7	Alright, thank you very much for the information.

07-09-2006, 04:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Twigger Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7	So I have the crossmember unbolted and out of the way but the pan will not come out. What else do I have to remove to get the pan all the way out?

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