replacing front engine seal

18,565 MILES • 6.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BROOKS BONNIWELL
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does the water pump need to come off for this job ????
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:31 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

In order to remove the seal, the front timing cover has to be removed.

Yes, the water pump has to be removed.

The belts have to come off, the crank pulleys have to come off, the harmonic balancer has to be removed and the water pump before the cover will come off.

Roy
Aug 17, 2019 at 6:25 AM
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BROOKS BONNIWELL
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thank you very much for the information. it will just take a little longer to do.
Aug 18, 2019 at 5:51 AM
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BROOKS BONNIWELL
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i have no problem. i just would like to know what oil seal you would recommend?
Aug 20, 2019 at 2:51 AM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

Either Timken or AC Delco. They are both good seals.

Roy
Aug 20, 2019 at 2:51 AM (Merged)
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BROOKS BONNIWELL
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Thank you very much. I will use your advice!
Aug 20, 2019 at 2:51 AM (Merged)
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