E 100 Van V8-351 5.8L (1982)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
V8-255, 302 & 351W
E-100-350
1.
Drain cooling system and, on 1981-87 models, remove radiator.
2.
On models equipped with A/C, remove A/C idler pulley and bracket and compressor drive belt.
3.
On all models, remove upper radiator hose, then the fan and shroud as an assembly.
4.
Raise and support vehicle.
5.
Remove alternator drive belt, then disconnect lower radiator hose from water pump.
6.
Remove fuel pump, then lower vehicle.
7.
Remove bypass hose, then the power steering pump drive belt (if equipped).
8.
Remove pulley and disconnect heater hose from water pump.
9.
On models equipped with A/C, remove A/C compressor upper bracket and (if equipped), the power steering pump mount from compressor and
water pump.
10.
On all models, remove crankshaft pulley and vibration damper.
11.
Remove timing case cover-to-oil pan attaching bolts, then the timing case cover and water pump as an assembly.
12.
Reverse procedure to install. Apply RTV sealant to oil pan-to-cylinder block mating surface.
V8-351M & 400
1.
Drain cooling system and disconnect battery cables.
2.
Remove fan shroud attaching bolts and slide shroud rearward.
3.
Remove fan and fan spacer from water pump shaft.
4.
On models equipped with A/C, remove A/C compressor drive belt lower idler pulley and compressor mount-to-water pump bracket.
5.
On all models, remove alternator drive belt, power steering pump drive belt (if equipped) and water pump pulley.
6.
Remove alternator bracket and power steering pump bracket (if equipped) from water pump and position aside.
7.
Disconnect heater hose and lower radiator hose from water pump.
8.
Remove crankshaft pulley, vibration damper and timing pointer.
9.
Remove timing case cover-to-cylinder block attaching bolts, then the timing case cover and water pump as an assembly.
10.
Reverse procedure to install. Apply suitable sealant to cylinder block and timing case cover gasket surfaces.
