Roland, do you have the service manual? That should tell the tale exactly-they are very detailed.
4120 hydro timing cover removal
I have a very small coolant leak. It looks like it's coming from the gasket between the timing gear cover and engine. Near the top of the cover. I started to remove the cover and got to the part where I need to remove the oil pan. The only snag is: to remove the oil pan I have to "remove the engine from the machine". SON OF A *****! They bury THAT near the end of the directions!
So, can this oil pan be removed without taking the engine out?
Roland
What's worse is, to remove engine, the tank, front panel ect. has to be removed and I just put all that back on after repairing some wiring damage (rats). As soon as I finished that I noticed the coolant leak.
So, can this oil pan be removed without taking the engine out?
Roland
What's worse is, to remove engine, the tank, front panel ect. has to be removed and I just put all that back on after repairing some wiring damage (rats). As soon as I finished that I noticed the coolant leak.
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Yes, I have the manual which states that in order to remove the gear cover I must remove the oil pan. And to remove the oil pan, I must remove the engine. I'm just wondering if I can get around that.
Thanks,
Roland
Thanks,
Roland
I doubt it Roland, the manual's are usually pretty accurate.
If you remove the front axle and frame, you can remove the oil pan. You can leave the engine bolted to the bell housing.Yes, I have the manual which states that in order to remove the gear cover I must remove the oil pan. And to remove the oil pan, I must remove the engine. I'm just wondering if I can get around that.
Thanks,
Roland
Thank you!If you remove the front axle and frame, you can remove the oil pan. You can leave the engine bolted to the bell housing.
I already put it back together. We can live with a small leak for now. I might try that this fall.
Roland
My 4120 just had the same problem, Radiator fluid pouring out the gasket!
Is it ok to use a product like Bars Leak or Moroso Ceramic Sealer? Thanks and what a pain.I doubt it Roland, the manual's are usually pretty accurate.
I personally dont like the radiator sealers. They tend to clog radiators, especially if they already have some corrosion or scaling to begin with.
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