2004 Dodge Intrepid timing chain cover

2004 DODGE INTREPID
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2004 Dodge Intrepid

have everything removed from cover do the two big bolts in middle of cover need removed or should cover pop off
Feb 16, 2010 at 8:53 AM
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Yes M10 bolts need to be removed see diagram


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Feb 16, 2010 at 9:12 AM
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thanks for the help
Feb 16, 2010 at 9:18 AM
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Your welcome return again
Feb 16, 2010 at 9:20 AM
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How do you remove the M10 bolts from the cover? I've tried everything even broke sockets doing this . Is there something special I need to remove these?
Feb 16, 2010 at 11:01 AM
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No special tools they are tighten to 40 ft. lbs so should come out. Do you have a six point 1/2 drive socket ?
Feb 16, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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I have these but it still didn't work. They are so tight on there, I can't get them off. I've broken sockets trying to get them off. Any other ideas I can use?
Feb 16, 2010 at 11:40 AM
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