timing cover replacement question
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Racer
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From: Fraser MI
timing cover replacement question
I pulled the timing cover off last night, and i noticed in the haynes manual it said to lower the oil pan. Well, it came off just fine without lowering it, but am i going to need to lower it to put on the new cover? Is this going to cause a leak in the oil pan? I want to make sure I only have to put the car together once! Also, how important is the gasket on the timing cover, can i just put some rtv on there instead of a gasket or should i go find one?
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Re: timing cover replacement question (konroh)
Not exactly sure how you got the timing cover off without dropping the oil pan. Look at your cover- there should be a groove at the bottom that fits between the oil pan and the block.
And I would definatly try to find a timing cover gasket.. Thats the way it is supposed to be done.. :)
-Mark
[Modified by MarkLT1, 12:02 PM 8/15/2002]
And I would definatly try to find a timing cover gasket.. Thats the way it is supposed to be done.. :)
-Mark
[Modified by MarkLT1, 12:02 PM 8/15/2002]
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Racer
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From: Fraser MI
Re: timing cover replacement question (MarkLT1)
Not exactly sure how you got the timing cover off without dropping the oil pan. Look at your cover- there should be a groove at the bottom that fits between the oil pan and the block.
Drifting
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Re: timing cover replacement question (konroh)
I replaced the timing chain on my '92 Yukon a couple of years ago(350 small block). The cover came off just like you said. However, it would not go back on. I removed all bolts on the oil pan(except 2 closest to transmission) without draining any oil. Actually the weight of the oil is to your advantage. I then pryed the pan down at the front with a putty knive and slipped the cover into place. However, I did find an alternative somewhere on the web: I haven't tried it, but supposedly it works and doesn't leak if done right: Make two vertical cuts to remove the ends of the lower lip from the cover. Make sure to file the corners left and any sharp edges to avoid cutting the gasket. Put silicone in the corresponding corners of block and oil pan and slip into place. Anyone tried this with success? :)
Drifting
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From: Birmingham AL
Re: timing cover replacement question (konroh)
I don't know about the front seal on the LT1, but if it's like an L98, either make sure that the balacer seal surface is smooth and/or use a sleeve and seal kit to assure no front leaks. One burr on the balancer will mean a leaky front seal- and don't forget to cover it with oil prior to assembly.
Racer
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From: loughborough Leics ENGLAND
Re: timing cover replacement question (Siveck)
My front cover came off no problem, but i wasted hours trying to get it back on without removing the sump :mad
The timing cover trimming mod i tried, but it did not improve the situation
( i think it only applies to the early 350, ie not the one piece seal engines ) :confused:
In the end i dropped the sump, which after all that was not to bad.
My advise is drop the sump its a lot quicker in the end. :smash: :smash:
The timing cover trimming mod i tried, but it did not improve the situation
( i think it only applies to the early 350, ie not the one piece seal engines ) :confused:
In the end i dropped the sump, which after all that was not to bad.
My advise is drop the sump its a lot quicker in the end. :smash: :smash:
