I'm adding the Hughes air gap to eliminate my pleneum gasket , anyway I have te double roller timing chain and gear set but how much further is it past the taking of the intake ?? And how hard is it? Also some other ticks about the truck I hope get solved a have a clogged lifter verified by trusted mechanic, And fluctuating oil guage stays in safe zone but goes to about 20 at idle then back up in motion Any help fellas?

 

You are most of the way to the timing set when you have the intake off, just pull the water pump, and six more bolts, and the front cover comes off. (careful you don't tear the oil pan gasket.) You will need a puller for the balancer, NOT a jaw puller for yours. Something like a steering wheel puller.

Verify your what your oil pressure is doing with a mechanical gauge. See if your in-dash gauge is actually telling the truth.

 

And since water pump is off, throw it away and replace with a new one...

I wonder how many with fluctuating oil pressure readings are the result of sensor? Now would be the time to change that rascal out as well and see if it clears the issue.

 

Before you start this work have you done a comp test?

 

Maybe some HS 1.7's if ya got the money

 

Hey you::I haven't checked with a mechanical guage .. Gdstock:: I will replace my water pump I'm glad to hear it isn't far from where I'm headin. Merch225:::I don't have any mechanical guage I dont know how to go about a comp test.dlyter09 :::: I already have rockers

 

The truck has 97xxx miles on her that sensor is stock as well as te water pump

 

Any ideas fellas . I will take any help or advice I can get

 

Download the service manual from the FAQ/DIY section and get a Haynes too.

 

Thanks zman just went got a Haynes ... Timing chain does not sound fun