N63 or S63 cam gear failure? (Update Semi-rebuild)

[jpuma]

Originally Posted by 1jwhite

Im sure hoping I can make it work without pulling engine

Hope you solved your problems. This thread was a great read from you and the OP.

[TTV8M]

big impact gun to get it off, and a long 3/4 inch breaker bar, with a pipe and hold on tight.

Originally Posted by TwinSnailz

Looks like the cylinder head needs to come out. The front cover is not budging(sorry for any folks wanting to do just timing chain job).


Mr.Rednex got any tips???

Anyone removing the harmonic balancer, you’ll need at least 6-7 foot cheater bar.
I’ve heard of the crank bolt being called Jesus bolt but this was more like Thor bolt. Factory torque 75ftlb + 180 degrees + 10yrs rust = 1,000 ftlb