Engine front cover

[willyworm]

I seem to remember a post about being able to remove the front engine cover without removing the engine. My timing chains need replacing, so it has to come off, if I can do it without removing the engine then I will do it myself otherwise it's off to the proffessionals.
Can anybody enlighten me.
Thanks.

[kevin63]

Try here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... I think the answer is no though.