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coolant leak from timing cover


komocazie74

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well ill start off by stating what a great site this is and the info that ive gotten from here is very helpful. my ranger started leaking coolant and i assumed it was from the lower radiator hose, but a new hose didnt solve the problem. after disassembling the stuff that was in the way i found the leak,the timing chain cover(failed gasket). after a lot of searching ive found that the oil pan needs to be removed to remove the timing cover. i havent got the haynes manual yet to help with this process but will. any suggestions on this process like while youve got that apart replace this or that. i havent pulled the crankshaft pulley and dampener yet and i believe you need a special puller,i think i can rent one from schucks or napa is there another tool needed to put the crankshaft pulley and dampner back? all this for a leaking gasket. the truck is a 93 ranger w/ a 3.0 - 2 w/d any help is greatly appreciated.
 


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You need a harmonic balancer puller. You can rent one at autozone or spend about 15 bucks and buy one for yourself. Since your taking the timing cover off I would also check the timing belt and see if that needs replacing since your already that far. Its a really easy process but may take a few hours since you have never done this. Also the water pump bolts are 2 different sizes so be sure to mark what goes were on the cover. Just take your time and try and lay the parts down in order of the way you took them off and reassembly will be a breeze then. Also besides picking up the new gasket I would also go over everything with some rtv silicone, especially in the corners to further help prevent leaks.
 

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thanks for the reply. the new gasket kit i got had the timing cover gasket, water pump gasket, the new front seal and some rtv silicone. it also had a thin metal sleeve which i dont know where it belongs, there wasnt one when disassemlbled and in the haynes manual theres no mention of it - any ideas? i cant wait to get my work truck back.
 

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