Removing Stock CP3

[SIKDMAX]

So, trying to finish tearing down my motor so I can get going on this dang build.

Cant get the CP3 off... what am I missing? I removed the 2 bolts circled, along with the corresponding ones on the other side for a total of 4.... are there more?

It seems I can seperate it a bit, but dont want to force anything and not sure what else is needed. Does the front cover have to be off for it to be removed?

 

[DuramaxPowered]

iirc there are bolts that go in from the rear, throught the cp3 and into the block.

 

[duratothemax]

yeah you're supposed to release the tension on the two piece cam gear, makes it easier.

But IMO you dont "have" to, just put a screwdriver between the block and CP3 casting, and give it a couple smart taps with a hammer. You arent gonna damage it...

 

[duratothemax]

iirc there are bolts that go in from the rear, throught the cp3 and into the block.

nope just the 4 on the front.

 

[S Phinney]

With the oil filler tube out you can use a screwdriver to pop it loose. It is binding on the cam gear so it will not release without a little help.

 

[2500HeavyDuty]

yeah you're supposed to release the tension on the two piece cam gear, makes it easier.

But IMO you dont "have" to, just put a screwdriver between the block and CP3 casting, and give it a couple smart taps with a hammer. You arent gonna damage it...

just wiggling it a bit to get some screwdrivers in between the casting and block. and then you should be able to walk the cp3 out.

 

[MMLMM]

remember the gear teeth are at an angle so its pulling the pump back into the motor (toward water pump). Just pry with 2 screwdrivers back and fourth a little and it should go. try rotating it a bit too.

 

[SIKDMAX]

Adam was saying there are bolts that go in from rear to front, and from going out and looking it at it appears so. Those dont need to come out? Ill go get a pic....

 

[duratothemax]

Adam was saying there are bolts that go in from rear to front, and from going out and looking it at it appears so. Those dont need to come out? Ill go get a pic....

didnt I just say there are no bolts that go in from the back??

theres 4 on the front and thats it.

 

[MMLMM]

 

[2500HeavyDuty]

Adam was saying there are bolts that go in from rear to front, and from going out and looking it at it appears so. Those dont need to come out? Ill go get a pic....

you talking about the 3 bolts that have the long hex spacers on them?

they hold the cp3 to the mounting plate, and the mounting plate bolts onto the block using the 4 bolts on the front.

 

[MMLMM]

Holly crap people, just work the pump out, you have the bolts needed to be removed already out (as your pic shows).

 

[MAXLLY]

I had to take the cover off to believe it myself.

The gear hangs it up.

 

[2500HeavyDuty]

if you wiggle the cp3 enough you can get a screwdriver wedged in that spot i marked with a yellow arrow. and you should be able to do it with the other side. and use 2 screwdrivers to slowly "walk" the cp3 out.

 

[SIKDMAX]

Those?

 

[SIKDMAX]

Yup 2500 thats where I got the screwdriver in and started getting it out a bit, just didnt want to harm anything else after my rear cover incident with prying and screwdrivers haha

Thanks guys.

 

[2500HeavyDuty]

Those?

You do not need to remove those, well atleast i didnt. those just hold the cp3 to the mounting plate that bolts onto the block. the cp3 is unbolted aready, you did take out the 4 bolts on the front. u just need to get that pump out.



ps. theres 3 of them.

 

[2500HeavyDuty]

Yup 2500 thats where I got the screwdriver in and started getting it out a bit, just didnt want to harm anything else after my rear cover incident with prying and screwdrivers haha

Thanks guys.

you be alright, just go slow and make sure it comes out straight. :thumb:

oh yeah, that cp3 is on heavy sob

 

[motohed]

sorry for being off topic, tried searching but didn't find... any cracks or holes in your pistons? what was the problem?? thanks!!

 

[JoshH]

Should come right out. Just pull harder.