mchan68 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My "next victim" appears to be a 2008 Lincoln MKX for a set of phasers that's been diag'd by our tune-down department. With all the 6.0L diesel shit coming out of my ass lately, I haven't much time wrenching under the hoods of other junk so I was wondering if any of you have ever had the pleasure (or should I say DIS-pleasure?) of this particular repair? I don't see 9.0 hrs. being a realistic time frame, but what else is new right? Reading through the WSM on the procedure to remove the timing cover instructs to do it, with the engine in-vehicle. I swung the vehicle into my bay, and got as far as removing both valve covers, and I don't see how it's physically possible to pull the front cover off in-vehicle. Does anyone have any pointers? Thanks in advance guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Dodson Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 is this a 3.5? I had the pleasure of doing this on an Edge. It is possible but not fun. Worst part is the cover does not use a gasket and its really fun trying to get that cover back in place and still have some silicone on it when u finally do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'll take it this is pretty much the same as doing the water pump. The guys in my shop are setting the sub frame on jack stands and raising the body... sound familiar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'll take it this is pretty much the same as doing the water pump. The guys in my shop are setting the sub frame on jack stands and raising the body... sound familiar?That's what I was getting at, and the whole point of me posting this thread. The WSM instructs you to remove the front cover IN-CHASSIS but I don't see how this is physically possible. And that's why I was just curious as to how other guys are executing this particular repair. The only issue I have, is how much time I'll be losing by dropping the powertrain, let alone trying to break even or God forbid, actually make time on this job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I just did an Edge water pump. Dropped the subframe out the bottom and did it that way. I don't have the patience to screw around in that small of a space that ain't attached to a woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony302600 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Isnt there a sequence to put the front cover on that you have to do within 4 minutes or the silicon will dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 ^^^ Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbriggs Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Quote: I don't have the patience to screw around in that small of a space that ain't attached to a woman. Thats Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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