1991 Mazda 121 You Change Tappet Cover Gasket Without Removing Timing Belt

1991 MAZDA 121
130,000 MILES
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can you change tappet cover gasket without removing timing belt cover
Jan 25, 2013 at 4:52 AM
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Yup. The valve cover contains the oil that gets pumped up there and splashes around. Timing belts do not like oil. The camshaft sprocket and the belt will not be under the valve cover. They remain dry.
Jan 25, 2013 at 4:57 AM
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RICKRAMSEY
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u may need to cut timing cover [the upper half to gain access to remove v/c]
Jan 25, 2013 at 5:27 AM
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Yes you can.
Jan 25, 2013 at 5:19 PM
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