Joe1060TR3A
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I did a search and well I found the following written by -- Great Pumpkin:
"And if it's any comfort, that job is a whole lot easier on a TR4/A than on a TR2-3B; where you basically start by removing the front bumper and work your way back removing everything until you get to the engine."
I have a leak and would like to fix it BUT ... I have done the same job on my TR6 and now would like to do it on my new TR3A. When I looked at this yesterday and then searched thru some service manuals and this forum I was blown away by the complexity of this operation. <span style="font-weight: bold">Do you really need to remove the bumper, apron, hood and radiator to get at the timing chain cover</span>or can I get to it on a lift from the underside?
About how long should this job take? <span style="font-weight: bold">While I am in there what else should I do because I only want to do this work once? </span>
If I need to do all this removal are there <span style="font-weight: bold">any things I should be aware of before I begin.</span> Maybe it will be an ideal winter project.
Thanks
Joe
PS Engine was rebuilt 10 years ago so timing chain, sprokets and cam wear should be OK. I suspect the real issue is hard rubber on the seal.
"And if it's any comfort, that job is a whole lot easier on a TR4/A than on a TR2-3B; where you basically start by removing the front bumper and work your way back removing everything until you get to the engine."
I have a leak and would like to fix it BUT ... I have done the same job on my TR6 and now would like to do it on my new TR3A. When I looked at this yesterday and then searched thru some service manuals and this forum I was blown away by the complexity of this operation. <span style="font-weight: bold">Do you really need to remove the bumper, apron, hood and radiator to get at the timing chain cover</span>or can I get to it on a lift from the underside?
About how long should this job take? <span style="font-weight: bold">While I am in there what else should I do because I only want to do this work once? </span>
If I need to do all this removal are there <span style="font-weight: bold">any things I should be aware of before I begin.</span> Maybe it will be an ideal winter project.
Thanks
Joe
PS Engine was rebuilt 10 years ago so timing chain, sprokets and cam wear should be OK. I suspect the real issue is hard rubber on the seal.