Front timing cover removal

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Moolee

Discussion Starter · 15 d ago

Currently in the process of removing the timing cover, I have the majority of everything out, and have the timing cover ready to come out, but when prying it open the top side would have a gap but only flex and not peel back, was wondering if there is anything I am missing, I tripled checked all bolts and made sure they were removed, alternator removed all pulleys removed. I do only have two bolts removed from the ac compressor that bolts into the timing cover removed ( I dont know if I have to remove the whole a/c compressor) the three bolts in the oil pan was removed as well. was wondering if I am missing aything

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Moolee

Discussion Starter · #2 · 15 d ago

Should mention it is a 2016 q50 3.0T

IridiumRS400

· #3 · 15 d ago

Check out this video for front cover removal:

Moolee

Discussion Starter · #4 · 15 d ago

I have watched this video, but can not seem to find what else is holding in the cover, I have removed everything they have removed as well. except the ac compressor and just removed the two bolts on the side

Avedis53

· #5 · 15 d ago

The valve covers have 2 dowel pins ("C") in addition to the 7 mounting bolts. Also, the camshaft is internally jointed with the camshaft sprocket center hole.

This requires that the cover be removed completely horizontally in order to not bind on the dowel pins or the joint.

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Moolee

Discussion Starter · #6 · 15 d ago

The vvt cover I have already taken off, im more referring to the whole timing front cover

BlaQBetty

· #7 · 15 d ago

Sawzall?

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Moolee

Discussion Starter · #8 · 15 d ago

Honestly at this point its going to come off one way or another.

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BlaQBetty

· #9 · 15 d ago

Anything is possible with enough beer and a plasma cutter. 🤣

Installed: Racebox Ecutek Tuned ~ AMS/Infiniti HE ~ AMS Fender Tank ~ AMS/Infiniti Intakes ~ AMS LPFP ~ Z1 subframe collars ~ Z1 diff brace ~ Z1 transmission mount ~ Z1 2 piece rotors w/ EBC Red Stuff Pads (F&R) ~ ZeroGravity Lithium Battery ~ Tesla Mark III Screen ~ Factory Black Grille

Sitting in basement waiting for me to find time in life: FI Stage 2 interchiller, Pierburg CWA400 intercooler pump, Mishimoto intercoolers, Mishimoto coolant lines, Mishimoto oil catch can, AMS lower downpipes, AMS expansion tank, AMS flex fuel kit, AMS fuel filter kit, Second AMS fender tank to be modded for interchiller, Hotchkis front and rear sway bars, 90% of custom 3" true dual mandrel bent catback exhaust, smoked sequential mirror signals, z1 aluminum undershroud, AuCar mark 6 tesla screen, smoked front bumper sequence turn signals.
Backordered: Manley Rods

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Avedis53

· #10 · 15 d ago

Moolee said:
The vvt cover I have already taken off, im more referring to the whole timing front cover

Your nomenclature confused me. Do you mean the front timing chain case?

I'm assuming you set #1 cylinder at TDC of it's compression stroke before pulling the crankshaft pulley?

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Pickle Rick

· #11 · 14 d ago

32 mounting bolts?! I already gave up

jcb

· #12 · 14 d ago

Avedis53 said:
Your nomenclature confused me. Do you mean the front timing chain case?

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I'm assuming you set #1 cylinder at TDC of it's compression stroke before pulling the crankshaft pulley?

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What happens if you don't go in that order - will the vault not open? I could see using some order for a torque sequence, but for removal...just zip those things off!

QFittyRS

· #13 · 14 d ago

Take a picture and show us what you're trying to remove.

Moolee

Discussion Starter · #14 · 14 d ago

I am trying to remove that whole cover in front, I have removed all 32 bolts, in the picture below it shows all 32 plus the 3 bottom bolts in the oil pan area

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QFittyRS

· #15 · 14 d ago

Does it not connect to the oil pan?

Moolee

Discussion Starter · #16 · 14 d ago

It's connected to the bed plate, which it is siliconed and held in by three bolts which were removed

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BlaQBetty

· #17 · 14 d ago

Did you get these ones?

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Installed: Racebox Ecutek Tuned ~ AMS/Infiniti HE ~ AMS Fender Tank ~ AMS/Infiniti Intakes ~ AMS LPFP ~ Z1 subframe collars ~ Z1 diff brace ~ Z1 transmission mount ~ Z1 2 piece rotors w/ EBC Red Stuff Pads (F&R) ~ ZeroGravity Lithium Battery ~ Tesla Mark III Screen ~ Factory Black Grille

Sitting in basement waiting for me to find time in life: FI Stage 2 interchiller, Pierburg CWA400 intercooler pump, Mishimoto intercoolers, Mishimoto coolant lines, Mishimoto oil catch can, AMS lower downpipes, AMS expansion tank, AMS flex fuel kit, AMS fuel filter kit, Second AMS fender tank to be modded for interchiller, Hotchkis front and rear sway bars, 90% of custom 3" true dual mandrel bent catback exhaust, smoked sequential mirror signals, z1 aluminum undershroud, AuCar mark 6 tesla screen, smoked front bumper sequence turn signals.
Backordered: Manley Rods

BlaQBetty

· #18 · 14 d ago

There is a 10mm bolt in that cavity circled in red in the pic that holds on the front cover. There's one on each side.

Installed: Racebox Ecutek Tuned ~ AMS/Infiniti HE ~ AMS Fender Tank ~ AMS/Infiniti Intakes ~ AMS LPFP ~ Z1 subframe collars ~ Z1 diff brace ~ Z1 transmission mount ~ Z1 2 piece rotors w/ EBC Red Stuff Pads (F&R) ~ ZeroGravity Lithium Battery ~ Tesla Mark III Screen ~ Factory Black Grille

Sitting in basement waiting for me to find time in life: FI Stage 2 interchiller, Pierburg CWA400 intercooler pump, Mishimoto intercoolers, Mishimoto coolant lines, Mishimoto oil catch can, AMS lower downpipes, AMS expansion tank, AMS flex fuel kit, AMS fuel filter kit, Second AMS fender tank to be modded for interchiller, Hotchkis front and rear sway bars, 90% of custom 3" true dual mandrel bent catback exhaust, smoked sequential mirror signals, z1 aluminum undershroud, AuCar mark 6 tesla screen, smoked front bumper sequence turn signals.
Backordered: Manley Rods

Moolee

Discussion Starter · #19 · 14 d ago

Those also have been removed

BlaQBetty

· #20 · 14 d ago

Well, I'm back to the Sawzall suggestion then.

Installed: Racebox Ecutek Tuned ~ AMS/Infiniti HE ~ AMS Fender Tank ~ AMS/Infiniti Intakes ~ AMS LPFP ~ Z1 subframe collars ~ Z1 diff brace ~ Z1 transmission mount ~ Z1 2 piece rotors w/ EBC Red Stuff Pads (F&R) ~ ZeroGravity Lithium Battery ~ Tesla Mark III Screen ~ Factory Black Grille

Sitting in basement waiting for me to find time in life: FI Stage 2 interchiller, Pierburg CWA400 intercooler pump, Mishimoto intercoolers, Mishimoto coolant lines, Mishimoto oil catch can, AMS lower downpipes, AMS expansion tank, AMS flex fuel kit, AMS fuel filter kit, Second AMS fender tank to be modded for interchiller, Hotchkis front and rear sway bars, 90% of custom 3" true dual mandrel bent catback exhaust, smoked sequential mirror signals, z1 aluminum undershroud, AuCar mark 6 tesla screen, smoked front bumper sequence turn signals.
Backordered: Manley Rods

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