[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

The more I think about your predicament, the more @go_a_way1's suggestion actually makes sense.

I think I'd rather pull the engine and flip it over on a stand before disassembling the timing chain cover.

If it doesn't work, you'd still have a nice controlled environment in which you could carefully proceed.

Exactly my pattern of thought. As dumb as it sounds it might work hahaha!!