John Speake

Is it possible to remove the central timing cover with removing the crank bolt/ancillary pulleys etc ?

I assume it's necessary to remove the dipstick tube and the oil fill pipe to the sump - anything else ?

SeanR

You can but it is a pain in the ***.

atb

I've never had the proper mojo to get it around the harmonic balancer. What's the secret?

John Speake

Because ... ?

Rob Edwards

At least for 83-95, (dunno about 78-82) there's a concentric ring of black plastic around the crank snout. You might be able to remove it but you'd be breaking it in the process, no?

Kiln_Red

Sean is absolutely right. It is a pain. I think it has something to do with the way the cover fits around the oil pump hear. That seems to be where the fight always exists. If it's a 32 valve I think, at the very least, you have to move the power steering tensioner out of the way to remove the center cover.

John Speake

OK, thanks everyone for your comments - looks like it's no shortcut......

Tony

I think if the arc on the cover around the crank pulley could be made a bit bigger, you would have more wiggle room???. As stated, i believe the oil pump area is an issue also. It sure would be nice to have a "quick pull" cover for inspection purposes.

John Speake

I'll investigate that possibility when I get it apart...

Tom in Austin

There are no shortcuts on a 928, Porsche made sure of that <g>

Mrmerlin

the cover will hit the AC pulley and thats the hindrance.
Flexing the cover past the pulley will usually result in a small piece either cracking or snapping off

John Speake

OK Stan - thanks....