[Shotimes] Timing Belt & Cam Seal Replacement Questions!

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

Chris:
 I just did the CID cam seal. Using all the advice from the list. Took about
1.5 hours going slow and cleaning things. My car is a ATX so some
differences. Some of the main points are:

Remove the cam sensor and it's Aluminum base.

I was told to remove two motor mount nuts and raise the engine by jacking on
the oil pan. I never could get the engine to move up any at all so just
changed the seal where the engine was.

Use a 2 inch sheet rock screw or something else with a real sharp tip and
threads. It's tough to pierce the seal but once it's started you will be
able to thread it in and pull it out. I used a pry bar against the
fenderwell. Put a spacer so the pry bar was close to the head of the screw.

To get the new seal in straight use a piece of pipe or a socket that goes
over the cam and fits the outside of the seal. Use a little grease and start
it by hand. Then use your pry bar again to force the seal in. It goes in
pretty easy when straight so use care here.
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> 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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