[V8] update on TB

John Dodd jidodd at shaw.ca
Sat Oct 22 16:36:59 EDT 2005


Hi
I went for a drive and the car has lots of power and is smooth. It also
idles as good as before.
I know I got the timing perfect.
Unfortunately a noise developed and I suspect the oil pump bearing. I
put a new one in and a new gasket.
I had some trouble due to lack of experience on how to deal with this
part of the job.
I can also see a small oil leak .It's clean oil ,,just a droplet, on the
outside of  the timing cover just above the alternator bracket.
I'll check the valve cover gasket.Hope I don't have to redo it because
of this noise.
BTW the noise cannot be heard from the inside of the car even with the
air off. I have to open the hood to hear it.
My advice do not touch the bearing unless you are experienced.
I plan to remove the inspection cover to have a look.
John


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