05 needs new intake seals and reseal timing cover
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05 needs new intake seals and reseal timing cover
Engine type: 3.8L V6 OHV (MFI)
Replace intake seals - $395
Reseal timing cover - $588
Obviously, I'd like to try to do these jobs myself if remotely possible. Anyone got a link to procedures, or can give me the title of a good manual to purchase?
Replace intake seals - $395
Reseal timing cover - $588
Obviously, I'd like to try to do these jobs myself if remotely possible. Anyone got a link to procedures, or can give me the title of a good manual to purchase?
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ya i think yall mite wanna skip doing the timin cover cuz its allot of work and theres a specal puller to get off the crank pulley. just wondering how bad she's leaking. and didya ever go for some other shop to get a quote? if yall buy a good shop manual the an original factory one this would be best for doing the job with good ez step by step dirrections
REMOVAL
Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Drain cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Drain engine oil.
Remove right wheel and inner splash shield.
Remove oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)
Remove oil pick-up tube (OIL PICKUP TUBE).
Remove accessory drive belt. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
Remove A/C compressor and set aside.
Remove crankshaft vibration damper. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL)
Remove radiator lower hose.
Remove heater hose from timing chain cover housing (HEATER RETURN HOSE (Without Engine Oil Cooler)) or water pump inlet tube (if engine oil cooler equipped) (HEATER HOSES 3.3/3.8L (With Engine Oil Cooler)).
Remove the right side engine mount. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT MOUNT - REMOVAL)
Remove idler pulley from engine bracket (Engine Mount Bracket).
Remove the engine mount bracket (Engine Mount Bracket).
Remove camshaft position sensor from timing chain cover (Engine Mount Bracket).
Remove the water pump for cover removal clearance. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/WATER PUMP - REMOVAL)
Remove the bolt attaching the power steering pump support strut to the front cover (Power Steering Pump Strut).
Remove the timing chain cover fasteners. Remove timing chain cover (TIMING CHAIN COVER AND GASKET).
Here is what you need to do, But skip the last one. Because you are not replacing the timing chain.
Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Drain cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Drain engine oil.
Remove right wheel and inner splash shield.
Remove oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)
Remove oil pick-up tube (OIL PICKUP TUBE).
Remove accessory drive belt. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
Remove A/C compressor and set aside.
Remove crankshaft vibration damper. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL)
Remove radiator lower hose.
Remove heater hose from timing chain cover housing (HEATER RETURN HOSE (Without Engine Oil Cooler)) or water pump inlet tube (if engine oil cooler equipped) (HEATER HOSES 3.3/3.8L (With Engine Oil Cooler)).
Remove the right side engine mount. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT MOUNT - REMOVAL)
Remove idler pulley from engine bracket (Engine Mount Bracket).
Remove the engine mount bracket (Engine Mount Bracket).
Remove camshaft position sensor from timing chain cover (Engine Mount Bracket).
Remove the water pump for cover removal clearance. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/WATER PUMP - REMOVAL)
Remove the bolt attaching the power steering pump support strut to the front cover (Power Steering Pump Strut).
Remove the timing chain cover fasteners. Remove timing chain cover (TIMING CHAIN COVER AND GASKET).
Here is what you need to do, But skip the last one. Because you are not replacing the timing chain.