Author: carguy300

Timing marks?

Ive been reading different scenerios for marks, before I cover this back up, I set balancer at tdc, rotor was at #1. This is where the marks were when I pulled the cover. Crank mark at 12oclk timing gear mark at 12oclk. I put new back on the same way, …

Idler issue.

I got a new idler pulley, my question, can I reuse the notched bolt and bearing cover on my old on the new? Did I get wrong pulley assembly? Do I need to drill out these rivots, any thoughts, ideas. Heres pics. Old pulley, new one just has bolt hole, o…

Fuel pump.

I got a new push rod for fuel pump, im not sure how to get the old one out. Its probably simple, im just not sure. My service manual says nothing about that. Help please.

Seal removal.

Does anyone have a quick way to remove the crank oil seal from timing chain cover? I dont have or can find a special tool to remove it and put new one in and I dont want to damage cover! Any tips always helpful. My parts should be here tomorrow, want t…

Inspection.

Well Ive got front of engine tore down, it has been apart before, but looks to still have fiber gear. I guess Ill go ahead and pull intake in ck all that I can, dont really want to pull the heads. From what I can see inside, looks pretty clean. I now h…

Timing chain/gear?

I need some advise on whether or not to change my timing chain and gear on my 300. I have my water pump housing off and timing cover is wide open for removal. Ive never done a mopar change out. Would I be smart to go ahead and change out? Ive already g…

Thread sealer?

I had to buy a new temp sensor for my water pump housing, and a heater hose nipple, should I apply any type if thread seal on either one.? I know the sensor is brass, it was difficult getting the old one out, didnt appear to have anything on the thread…