Timing Cover Seal Question
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Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Connecticut
Timing Cover Seal Question
I'm replacing my timing chain and have my original timing cover off. Do I also need to replace the seal on the Timing Cover that goes around the crank? If so, any tricks for removal and installation?
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Sonora CA
Take the oil pan off and replace everything, you don't want to have to go back and do this all over again a second time. There's a better than average chance that when you disturbe a seal, it won't reseal
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Aurora Ontario
I didn't drop the oil pan but it would have made it easier. The bottom one is a bit$h. I put the some rubber gasket on the upper one so it would stick to the block. I installed the cover and held it in place with two of the bolts near the stubs. Loosely installed. I oiled up the big rubber gasket that seats between the timing chain cover and oil pan. I pushed it in with a screw driver and slide the one side up into position then pushed in the otherside with a screw driver. It hasn't leaked.
Jim
