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    Help…what is this sprocket?

    So I'm doing a timing belt/water pump replacement. I want to clean as much as i can because it's disgusting and full of oil and dirt, however, i got everything removed, i haven't MOVED the cam gear or the crank shaft at all…however! I moved this sprocket…is that bad?!?!?!? See the RED BOX. I totally forgot to not move anything so i can just slip the new belt on.



    Secondly, I want to clean the sprocket on the crankshaft…is there anyway to remove this cover without pulling all the gears off? I want to clean all this crap off...

    #2
    That's attached to the intermediate shaft which drives your oil pump.
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      #3
      Correct and it doesn't matter if it moves.
      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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        #4
        Also, as a FYI...I always use a whiteout pen to mark pulleys/sprockets.

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          #5
          +1 for oil pump....
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            #6
            Originally posted by GOT8SPD View Post
            is there anyway to remove this cover without pulling all the gears off?

            Nope
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