died while driving, turns over

[bwilkinson]

rookie mistake

Well, i have the engine set at tc, i just can't remove that #3 screw, it is completely stripped out. i will try to get an extractor tool today and hope i can find a replacement screw. when i turn the engine, the to tc i look through the access plug at the camshaft, i can see the mark, but i don't see a corresponding mark on the pulley. the chilton manual says to move the power steering pulley, but i don't see a reason for it. I can get the cover off (assuming that I can remove the screw). Do I have to remove the bolt on the camshaft that I use to turn the engine by hand? or will i be able to slip the belt on.

 

[bwilkinson]

well still can't get that stupid #3 screw out of the timing cover. bought an extractor drilled the hole but the extractor is not biting inside. I will try to get a larger extrator tomorrow i guess. Any ideas?

 

[bwilkinson]

got the bolt out.......... but

ok. got the bolt out of the timing cover, used an extractor and drilled it out. Next problem is on the 92 2.3l, the manual says to remove the power steering bracket. I guess i have to remove the pulley too. I saw the pictures posted on another thread that shows a 2.5 l and it looks different than mine. I loosened my a/c compressor, moved it to the side, but there are no retataining bolts like the other person shows on his pic. I removed all the bolts that I saw for the p/s pump, but the last ones holding it on are behind the pulley. The book says that I need some special tool, it looks like an allen key, but of course I don't have the right size. Another question I have is about the belt guide. I have the crank pulley removed, but there is still a belt guide left. Do i have to remove the large belt i use to turn the engine by hand to remove the belt guide. I have marked the sproket and wall with a paint marker to know where my timing is. I assume I need to get a cheater bar and use the crank the engine trick.