HeyYou is right, the timing cover doesn't want to co-operate because it has to have a tight fit to seal the front of the oil pan, it really helps, when you do this yourself you will see why

 

haha why not? bad memories

 

also i know when i did the water pump on my cougar i had to pull the radiator, am i going to need to do this on the truck as well?

 

From what I can tell and the research I did BIGRED i would say no. Again I cant stress enough get the manual from this thread:

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...tmas-guys.html

eventhough its not EXACTLY the same as ours it is very close and will give you an idea on replacing timing chain and pump. Please post pics when you do this and ill do the same maybe we can make a timing chain water pump DYI thread afterwards. Ill be glad to help. Again good luck buddy DodgeForums is here for you (or atleast HeyYou :P )

 

Yep, starting with an "Oh ****" moment, when bolts wouldn't go in...

Nope, getting the fan off can be fun, but, take the fan, and radiator shroud out at the same time, and there is a LOT of room there.

 

and yeah i got the haynes manual for it so i should be fine.

 

gonna get started on the water pump and timing chain today. possibly upper ball joints if i have time.

 

wow i stand corrected that manual is much better than the haynes.

 

Here is link to 95 and 96 service manuals for download.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-download.html.

Dave

 

ok so its done. it was a pain in the *** and i forgot my camera. sorry couldnt get pics. i started around 11am this morning and got home around 8:15 pm ended up needing a new water inlet tube and once i had it took five minutes to get running. its running great but honestly i cant really tell a difference between the old timing chain and the new double roller.