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cbritton 
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 Topic: Buick 225 timing cover.Posted: 30 Aug. 2012 at 5:11am |
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Has anyone replaced the timing cover in a buick V6 225. I need to replace mine and was wondering how difficult it is. Thanks in advance
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Posted: 31 Aug. 2012 at 4:13am |
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I remember monkeying around with this engine as a kid and don't remember it being any more difficult than other V-type engines. You will likely have to drain coolant and drop the oil pan a little, plus remove some parts from the front of the engine.
What is the reason for replacing the cover? Oil pump passages worn out? Is this part available new? It might be hard to source a used cover that is not worn out also. If oil pressure/volume is the issue, I installed an oil pump kit from Kenne-Bell that featured taller gears and a spacer for it to work in the stock cover. I also had the cover machined to accept a modern one piece seal.
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Posted: 31 Aug. 2012 at 4:19am |
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there is a crack at the top where the water pump bolts too. I checked with local auto parts store and i can get a new one. wasnt sure if there were any tricks or if was pretty straight forward
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John 46-2a
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2012 at 2:51am |
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This may be a little late but there is no issues, I did both the timming cover and oil pump at the same time on my rebuild. The aftermarket has a few extra holes but is straight forward. T A Performance has a lot of parts for these engines as well.
John
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2012 at 3:57am |
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Pretty straight forward.
The oil pump needs to be packed with something to help it prime. Seal the threads of all the mounting bolts. Some go into the water jackets and can leak. Upgrade to the modern front seal |
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2012 at 4:12am |
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I packed the oil pump with vasoline, the threads I use the white pipe sealant (it works with oil too) and the new cover comes with the new seal, pack the back of the seal with vasoline as well.
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