Yes, that would be helpful; although, I may not be able to start this till just after Christmas.... unless I can get out there a little this afternoon, and a little tomorrow. Thanks for the offer!

 

 

Thank you jumpdrive2!!!!

 

now thats good info right there!

 

Does the Camshaft Pulley Puller have to be a Dodge specific puller? I tried using one last night that was too long.

Thanks!

 

No, just a 3 jaw puller.

 

Once the timing chain cover is off;

Is there something I need to look at that may help me determine if I need more than just a gasket?

I'm attaching a couple of photos.

Thank you for everyone that has offered a little advise on this!

 

just clean it up good to go (when its clean u can look for any cracks)
a decent scraper and a smooth hand to remove all the old gasket material.
parts stores carry this stuff http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...et_Remover.htm

will get any stubborn gasket off. take care not to gouge the sealing surfaces
and before you mount new gaskets or any sealants cleanm sea;ing surfaces again surface with some acetone or laquer thinner (will ensure a good adhesion)

also while your in there you may want to do the waterpump(although its not hard job to do so I myself wouldn't do do it, cuz im cheap lol)

 

Thanks hemi4spd,
a friend mentioned checking the seal once the cover was off, because that may have contributed to the gasket blowing.... looks like a worn gasket to me though!
What da ya think?

 

seal? u mean crank seal?

looks to me from ur pics a new cover gasket will do the trick