5.0 T-Chain Replace?

[MustangBill87]

Replacing T-chain on my 87 stang tommorow just wondering if I need loosen up the bolts or drop the oil pan at all. If so can I let it rest on the crossmember. I have Oil pan gaskets just in case. Thanks for the info, I would rather push a Ford than drive a chevy any day!

 

[Mustang5L5]

just need to remove the front 4 bolts that pass into the timing chain cover from the oil pan. Timing cover gasket kits usually include a replacement oil pan gasket just for the front area.

You WILL need a harmonic balancer puller and a socket big enough for the nut on the harmonic balancer. Make sure you have this before you start.

 

[mob]

I believe the socket size for the crankshaft nut is 15/16"

 

[Aryan15]

If it still has the original waterpump, be careful with those bolts. They go through water jackets. Mine were corroded bad and I snapped one off.

 

[black91'GT]

Yes be carefull with the water pump bolts! I speak from experience too. Don't forget to replace the front crenk seal too

 

[MustangBill87]

I got all the water pump bolts out but the last one used vise grips to get it out (about 1 hr) was going to use a stud remover but not enough there. Replaced them w/grade 8. Everything else went well put new front seal in cleaned alt bracket and t-cover torqued everything . Took about 7 hr by the time all tools were put away. Thanks for the info!