cRaCkZzZz

Did you remove the alternator? If any pitfalls, during the process?

dingolfing

Alternator does not need to be removed to change the upper timing gasket. Just loosen the main bolt and remove the other, then tilt the alternator toward the right. That gives you enough clearance to get to the bottom corner bolt.

cRaCkZzZz

It's very helpful. Thank you.

cRaCkZzZz

Is the bolt torque for timing cover is 10mn ?

e6t.lab.rat

12 nm or 9 ft-lbs. Tighten bolts till they bottom out then torque down. I didn't have a torque wrench with that very low settings and so I just went by feel (it's my car so I wouldn't recommend you do this) I've been turning wrenches a long time so I'm comfortable doing this

cRaCkZzZz

Did you completely remove the oil cooler lines? Because one screw is behind this lines.

Thank you

twidge

i unscrewed that bracket with a t-25 torx bit and moved the lines out of the way to unscrew the parts

cRaCkZzZz

Is it safe to move this lines,because they have a hard connection and moving can crack the lines?
And is it enough room to unscrew it from the bottom of the car? I mean, what is the easiest way?
Thank you for your help!

dingolfing

The metal lines are lengthy enough (once you open the bracket) to allow it to flex easily to get to the bolt safely without damaging the lines.

That is the main reason the bracket is there, to rigidly clamp the loose lines in place so they don't fatigue from constant engine/running vibrations.

tcpipmen

@dingolfing, You mentioned "However, the left frame rail is in the way, so you need to jack up the engine". Did you meant to actually lift the engine up? I'm really having hard time to remove oil line brackets to take out the screw.