Front cover re-seal
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Las Vegas NV
Front cover re-seal
Had an HCI set up installed on my 04z at a local shop, against my better judgement. Im no master mechanic but I knew I shoulda did it myself, but since I didn't, it appears my timing cover is leaking like the exxon valdez among other screw ups Im powering through. Long story as to why Id rather gargle diarrhea than afford this hack an opportunity to re-do it.
Sorry for the rant
Anyway, I've got the gist of what needs to be done but my question is when re-installing the front cover, are you just laying a bead of RTV along the oil pan, letting it set up and installing the cover and gasket with an alignment tool(or the balancer itself)? It doesn't appear there is a gasket between the pan and timing cover or am I missing it?
Did a lot of similar wrenching on 302 Fords but this would be my first issue this deep on an LS…just wanna get lined up with the right tools and all the parts I need. The 2 or 3 half dollar sized puddles of expensive oil after every drive are driving me crazy.
Thanks!
Sorry for the rant
Anyway, I've got the gist of what needs to be done but my question is when re-installing the front cover, are you just laying a bead of RTV along the oil pan, letting it set up and installing the cover and gasket with an alignment tool(or the balancer itself)? It doesn't appear there is a gasket between the pan and timing cover or am I missing it?Did a lot of similar wrenching on 302 Fords but this would be my first issue this deep on an LS…just wanna get lined up with the right tools and all the parts I need. The 2 or 3 half dollar sized puddles of expensive oil after every drive are driving me crazy.
Thanks!
Last edited by Cheesecake 07; Jun 16, 2014 at 06:49 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Las Vegas NV
Thanks for the heads up though...
You use the Black RTV or the Red?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: SoCal CA
Here's a link with videos for the alignment tool.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...ment-tool.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...ment-tool.html
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Las Vegas NV
I'll update after I get it sealed up…looks like its gonna be fun
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If there is a updated way to do it follow that but I just put an 1/8 all the way around with some extra dabs in the corner. I romp on the car alot and its bone dry. I put it betwwn the gasket and edges. Tcruse is the one who showed me and he's pushing way more HP then I am and he has no issues. Just make sure its aligned correctly I think that's 90 percent of the issue