Removed the Timing Chain Cover. Using two pry bars back-to-back worked great to break the cover free of the engine. The gears positions were marked on the chains, the pulleys and the engine to insure correct re-assembly. The timing chains were removed and the AVCS Assemblies were removed using a 10 mm hex allen socket that I specially ordered upon recommendations of others that had to remove their AVCS. The problem others hae had is the hex breaking with cheaper/inferior socket hexes. The bolts securing the AVCSs broke easier then the cam pulley bolt. This was a relief. No broken bolts. No broken tools.
With the AVCS parts removed, the first problem surfaced. The gear pulley part is attached to the inner AVCS part with three bolts that need a T30 five lobe socket for removal. Luckily, I was able to find one at a local auto repair chain store. The next problem was the discovery that the gear pulley holes did not align well with the milled replacement parts. A call to the machinist resulted in us returning the entire assemblies to the machinist for corection of the threaded holes alignment. Not a big problem since the machinist was so cooperative. It is just a show stopper until the parts are returned. Over-nighted the part to expedite the corrections.
