[Shotimes] Timing Belt & Cam Seal Replacement Questions!

[sho2go]

Well, not to talk you out of a timing belt change, but..........I just
changed the rear cam seal on my '90, which I should have done when I did the
60K.  Took all of an hour or 2.   But I have a right angle air drill which
makes all the difference.  Maybe you can find one, or perhaps an adaptor on
a Dremel?  At any rate, pull the battery, PS reservoir, and remove the roll
damper and bracket.  Then loosen tension on the water pump belt, and pull it
loose.  This will allow removal of the front timing cover.  Then you're
there.  Piece of cake.  I have never put any silicon on any seals, my older
Helms (90) doesn't mention that.
Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris "Zap"" <zap@columbus.rr.com>
To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 9:05 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Timing Belt & Cam Seal Replacement Questions!


> Have a few questions concerning work I am going to be doing on the '95 MTX
> in the near future.  It definitely needs the CID sensor's camshaft seal
> replaced due to a BAD oil leak.  Also, I figure if I'm going to be
removing
> the timing cover, timing belt, and cam sprockets to replace this seal that
I
> might as well replace the unknown aged timing belt and the other cam
seals.
> I did post this on SHOForum, but I know there are experts with some of
these
> issues here, so I'd appreciate any help I can get.  I am going to be
> attempting this ALONE, and I am not a SHO expert yet (although with a
third
> one possibly on the way, it won't take long...haha ) .  Here are my
> questions at the moment:
>
> First of all, how many hours is this going to take me (conservative
estimate
> please!!)  I'd like to do this on an idle weekend if I can.
>
> Second, I found the procedure for this in the Helm manual, but it lists
> using special tools.  What can I use to properly remove/install these cam
> seals?  I have never seen a cam seal before :P
>
> Third, the Helm states to use Silicone Rubber stuff on the seals before
> installing... It lists a FoMoCo number.  I'm guessing I should probably
use
> something like this, but I'm sure there is a good alternative.  What can I
> buy at an AutoZone or the like to do the trick?
>
> Finally, the crank pulley comes off to replace the timing belt.  What do I
> need to do in this case to remove/reinstall the pulley?  I do NOT want to
> give myself "crank cancer" because I decided to replace the timing
belt!!!!
> Is it just as simple as making sure the pulley bolt is Torqued a certain
> amount?  I will rent a high value torque wrench if that is the case.  I do
> NOT want to cause any damage to this engine.. it runs like a champ other
> than this stupid leaky oil seal.
>
> Thanks a bunch! :)
> ~Chris
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