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I need to remove my timing cover because there an oil leak between the front of the oil pan and the cover. The instructions say to drain the radiator and the block.
I don't want to drain the block because the coolant destroys the paint, and I just put the motor in it last spring. I want to lift the rear end up on jackstands, drain the radiator, and remove the bottom radiator hose. Then I want to reverse things by putting the rear-end back on the ground and raising the front so the engine is tilted back. Then remove the cover. I'm thinking this will keep the coolant in the block below the two holes at the top of the block. Has anyone tried this and if so, how well did it work? And if someone has an idea, I'm all ears. Thanks in advance.